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Carlsbad, New Mexico · ZIP 88220

Carlsbad — ZIP 88220

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Carlsbad (88220) scores 49/100 — Below Average for New Mexico. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate 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 $259K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share17%
Property crime share83%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index54/100
Avg math proficiency25%
Avg reading proficiency34%
Schools nearby13

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index51/100
Typical home value$259K
Median rent$1,568/mo

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

Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$259K

Median Rent

$1,568/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 9 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
OCOTILLO ELEMENTARYPK–05621
42%
50%
MONTERREY ELEMENTARYKG–05366
42%
42%
SUNSET ELEMENTARYKG–05438
33%
40%
DESERT WILLOW ELEMENTARYKG–05667
26%
30%
CARLSBAD EARLY COLLEGE HIGH09–12200
25%
45%
CARLSBAD SIXTH GRADE ACADEMY - ALTA VISTA CAMPUS06–08740
21%
22%
COTTONWOOD ELEMENTARYKG–05684
19%
20%
CARLSBAD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL - PR LEYVA CAMPUS06–08908
18%
31%
JEFFERSON MONTESSORIKG–12215
17%
37%
CARLSBAD HIGH09–121,685
7%
23%
HILLCREST PRESCHOOLPK–PK316Not reportedNot reported
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTERPK–KG207Not reportedNot reported
EDISON ELEMENTARY01–05No current enrollmentNot 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.

“No current enrollment” means NCES reports zero students in its latest release. Historical proficiency can still appear for the earlier assessment year; verify the school's current operating status with its district.

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

40,151

Median Income

$78K

Homeownership

74%

Median Age

38.2 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 88220 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. 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 88220 has a school score of 54/100. 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 88220 is approximately $259K. 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 88220 in Carlsbad has an overall NeighborScore of 49/100. 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.