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Roswell, New Mexico · ZIP 88203

Roswell — ZIP 88203

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Roswell (88203) scores 49/100 — Below Average for Roswell. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $144K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share22%
Property crime share78%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index54/100
Avg math proficiency23%
Avg reading proficiency34%
Schools nearby15

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index76/100
Typical home value$144K
Median rent$1,328/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

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$144K

Median Rent

$1,328/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 6 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,564

Violent Crime

356

Property Crime

1,208

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Chaves 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
SIDNEY GUTIERREZ MIDDLEKG–08196
72%
77%
EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL09–12151
37%
72%
VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARYPK–05388
27%
37%
EAST GRAND PLAINS ELEMENTARYPK–05201
27%
27%
MONTERREY ELEMENTARYKG–05373
26%
37%
MISSOURI AVE ELEMENTARYPK–05322
22%
22%
NANCY LOPEZ ELEMENTARYPK–05190
22%
32%
SIERRA MIDDLE06–08557
18%
25%
MOUNTAIN VIEW MIDDLE06–08481
18%
30%
EL CAPITAN ELEMENTARYPK–05380
17%
32%
PECOS ELEMENTARYPK–05255
17%
27%
MESA MIDDLE06–08350
10%
21%
SUNSET ELEMENTARYPK–05253
8%
12%
ROSWELL HIGH09–121,437
5%
21%
PARKVIEW EARLY LITERACY CENTERPK–PK282Not 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

28,637

Median Income

$42K

Homeownership

65%

Median Age

37.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 88203 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 88203 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 88203 is approximately $144K. 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 88203 in Roswell 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.