Land and home values in Eddy County, New Mexico
Eddy County (small town, Carlsbad-Artesia, NM) covers 4,176 square miles and 13 census tracts. Residential land is about $3.28 per sq ft at the county median, from $2.07 in its most rural tracts to $5.55 in its most valuable. The typical home is worth about $226,000 and a 2-bedroom rents for about $1,160 a month, as of October 12, 2026.
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| Land: residential | $3.28 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $143,051 | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $35,763 | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $1,010 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $226,000 | value |
| Home: entry-level | $132,000 | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $363,000 | upper quartile |
| Build new | $177 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $1,060 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $1,160 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $1,590 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $1,590 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 6.2% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small town | 8 | $3.77 | $226,000 | $1,180 |
| Rural | 2 | $3.25 | $187,000 | $1,160 |
| Farmland | 3 | $3.16 | $248,000 | $1,260 |
Tiers rank neighborhoods by home value within each metro area; outside metro areas they follow how built-up the land is. They describe prices only.
Cities and towns
Highest-value places
| Place | Type | Land $/sq ft | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Huerta | Community | $5.34 | $387,000 |
| Livingston Wheeler | Community | $3.74 | $171,000 |
| Atoka | Community | $3.18 | $130,000 |
| Whites City | Community | $3.16 | $260,000 |
| Loving | Town | $3.08 | $192,000 |
| Artesia | Town | $3.08 | $257,000 |
| Happy Valley | Community | $3.06 | $224,000 |
| Hope | Town | $2.94 | $127,000 |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in Eddy County, NM?
Residential land in Eddy County, NM is about $3.28 per square foot, or $143,051 an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $35,763. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
What is the typical home value in Eddy County, NM?
The typical (median) home in Eddy County, NM is worth about $226,000, with entry-level homes around $132,000 and upper-end homes around $363,000, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in Eddy County, NM?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $1,160 a month in Eddy County, NM, a 1-bedroom about $1,060 and a 3-bedroom about $1,590 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in Eddy County, NM?
Farmland averages about $1,010 an acre in Eddy County, NM (USDA, including buildings), well below residential land.
Is this an appraisal?
No. Indicative values for screening, budgeting and negotiation, not an appraisal. For lending, a tax appeal or legal use, hire a state-licensed or certified appraiser.