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Carlsbad, New Mexico is 116 miles W of Odessa, Texas (center to center) and 140 miles E of El Paso, Texas. It is in Eddy county. The population of the city is 25,625.
In Carlsbad, about 56% of adults are married.
Seniors are common in Carlsbad.
In 2000, Carlsbad had a median family income of $35,640.
Among Carlsbad political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $13,425. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.
Of the housing in Carlsbad, approximately 71% is occupied by their owners.
In Carlsbad, 91% of commuters drive to work. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.
Carlsbad strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Carlsbad to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Carlsbad colleges • Carlsbad travel • Carlsbad mortgages and property.
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