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1. Overview - Life In Artesia
2. Pros and Cons of Living In Artesia
3. Crime In Artesia
4. Cost of Living In Artesia
5. Gender In Artesia
6. Household Income For Artesia
7. Education In Artesia
8. Race & Ethnicity In Artesia

Artesia is a city in New Mexico state in USA with a population of 12463 residents.. The poverty rate of Artesia is 24.7%, which is 76% higher than national average. The typical household in Artesia earns $56503 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 15 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 45.4% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Artesia, only 83% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Artesia remained 6%, which is 28% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Artesia, only 17% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 30% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Artesia is 92, which is 8% lower than national average. Median home value in Artesia is $185500 , which is 19% lower than national average. While median income in Artesia remained $56503, which is 16% lower than national average.

Jobs60%

Housing80%

Affordability70%

Safety80%

Amenities80%

Diversity90%

Education50%

Commute95%

The overall crime rate in Artesia, New Mexico is 52% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Artesia is 35% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Artesia is 55% higher than national average. You have 1 in 192 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 33 chance of being victim of property crime.

Ranking	Total Crime	Property Crime	Burglary	Larceny	Car Thefts
In New Mexico	16	16	22	16	22
In USA	625	637	362	727	644

Ranking	Violent Crime	Murder	Robbery	Assault	Rape
In New Mexico	21	20	20	24	8
In USA	558	330	817	497	331