Market Intelligence Report — NM-100

Carlsbad-Artesia, NM

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-NM-05
Updated: May 2026
Median Listing
$325K
-3.0% YOY
Pending Ratio
0.77
+18.3% YOY
Active Inventory
141
+6.8% YOY
Median DOM
51 Days
-20.3% YOY

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Market Signals & Indicators

Supply Dynamics

141 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 60 per month.

Pricing Pressure
13.0%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -0.0% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +4.2% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.77

Pending-to-active ratio — supply and demand dynamics are mixed.

Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Carlsbad-Artesia, NM
CBSA Code
16100
State
NM
Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Carlsbad-Artesia?+

    As of May 2026, the Carlsbad-Artesia metro is classified as Stabilizing. Pending ratio is 0.77 with median days on market at 51.

  • Are home prices dropping in Carlsbad-Artesia?+

    Median listing price is $325K, -3.0% year over year. 13.0% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Carlsbad-Artesia?+

    The typical listing sits 51 days on market, a -20.3% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 60 per month.

  • Where can I find a trusted Carlsbad-Artesia real estate expert?+

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Carlsbad-Artesia agents with verified credentials, Google reviews, and neighborhood specialization. See the Featured Experts section above.

Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

Vintage: May 2026 · CBSA 16100 · 2mo history