Housing in Carlsbad, NM
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Redfin — January 2026Median Sale Price
$283,500
Median List Price
$349,575
Price Per Sq Ft
$183
Days on Market
45
Active Inventory
82
Months of Supply
4.1
Balanced market
Zillow Home Value
$233,526
ZHVI — January 2026
Zillow Rent Index
$1,698
ZORI — January 2026
Price Trends
Source: RedfinMarket Competitiveness
Source: RedfinSold Above List
0.0%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
21.9%
Market Activity
Source: RedfinHomes Sold
20
New Listings
36
Pending Sales
32
Price Per Square Foot
Source: RedfinMedian Sale $/SF
$183
Median List $/SF
$195
Carlsbad vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Carlsbad is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Rent Burden
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$187,900
Median Rent
$1,206
Total Housing Units
14,336
Vacancy Rate
13.1%
Owner Occupied
71.9%
Renter Occupied
28.1%
Median Property Tax
$1,023
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$674
Housing Types
The current median sale price in Carlsbad, NM is $283,500 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 45 days on the market. 0.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 4.1 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $183. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,698/month. About 71.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1970. There are 14,336 total housing units.