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Artesia, NM


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Artesia, New Mexico

Artesia, New Mexico, in Eddy county, is 137 miles NW of Odessa, Texas (center to center) and 143 miles NE of El Paso, Texas. The city has a population of 10,692.

The People and Families of Artesia

In Artesia, about 58% of adults are married. Artesia is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Artesia had a median family income of $34,598.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Artesia residents, with $28,700. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Artesia Housing

In Artesia, 70% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Artesia, 93% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

Artesia strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyArtesia Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyArtesia Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Artesia Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Artesia, NM

Comparing Artesia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Racial Diversity98
Senior Citizens66
Female Share of the Population68
Male Share of the Population53
Age of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men26
Well-Paid Single Women26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults25
People Above Poverty26
Median Family Income27
People in Middle Class or Better26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work88
Working at Home64
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Seasonal and Vacation Housing83
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
People Living Alone55
Housing Recently Built43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime36
Low Property Crime11

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