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Artesia, New Mexico · ZIP 88210

Artesia — ZIP 88210

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Artesia (88210) scores 61/100 — Fair for New Mexico. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $247K.

61OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share16%
Property crime share84%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index57/100
Avg math proficiency30%
Avg reading proficiency38%
Schools nearby9

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index55/100
Typical home value$247K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$247K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 7 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,428

Violent Crime

238

Property Crime

1,190

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Eddy County, New Mexico (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
YESO ELEMENTARY01–05482
52%
49%
ROSELAWN ELEMENTARYKG–05171
37%
37%
ARTESIA ZIA INTERMEDIATE06–07550
34%
38%
HERMOSA ELEMENTARY01–05311
32%
42%
YUCCA ELEMENTARY01–05354
27%
37%
CENTRAL ELEMENTARYKG–05149
27%
47%
ARTESIA PARK JUNIOR HIGH08–09539
19%
26%
ARTESIA HIGH10–12806
13%
27%
GRAND HEIGHTS EARLY CHILDHOODPK–KG348Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

18,542

Median Income

$80K

Homeownership

71%

Median Age

32.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 88210 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 88210 has a school score of 57/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 88210 is approximately $247K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 88210 in Artesia has an overall NeighborScore of 61/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.