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There were 64 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. The city had 10 schools in 2026. For Artesia, owner occupation was 64.6%, and the vacancy rate was 12.1% in July 2026. In July 2026, the population of Artesia, in the United States, was 12,576.

Last checked 2026-09-1921 sources

Population12,735people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary3,605EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,132EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate5.92%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime2,650offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 67% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Artesia?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,288 per month, while the median home value was US$229,400 in July 2026. 48.7% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month5 published recurring costs, € per month
Artesia recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Private kindergarten€500
Utilities, 85 m² flat€131
Internet, 60 Mbps€62
Mobile plan, 10 GB€56
Fitness club€35

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly34.83 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Artesia (Wayback Machine capture 20250613113026)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited62.19 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Artesia (Wayback Machine capture 20250613113026)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly500.2 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Artesia (Wayback Machine capture 20250613113026)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB55.94 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Artesia (Wayback Machine capture 20250613113026)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home130.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Artesia (Wayback Machine capture 20250613113026)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross rent$1,288/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent48.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)12.08 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,041 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,141 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent1,132 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes269 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Artesia a good place to live?

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Remote worker48%strong on work, weak on safety · range 39–57%
Skilled employee54%strong on work, weak on safety · range 45–63%
Student50%strong on education, weak on work · range 40–60%
Family53%strong on family, weak on cost · range 44–62%
Retirement46%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 35–57%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

9.3% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,185 of 12,735 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$74,915 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Artesia is 5.9%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income74,915 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband57.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription88.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription1.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet9.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet13.7 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary3,605 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)19Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,340 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate5.92 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Artesia?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,340 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,243of €2,633 take-home
  • Rent
  • Utilities
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,633
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,141
Public transport passnot published for this city—
Utilities, 85 m²€131 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Artesia (Wayback Machine capture 20250613113026) · 2025-12-31− €131
Internet€62 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Artesia (Wayback Machine capture 20250613113026) · 2025-12-31− €62
Mobile plan€56 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Artesia (Wayback Machine capture 20250613113026) · 2025-12-31− €56
Left overbefore the bill this city does not publish€1,243
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Artesia Salary needed to live in Artesia

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Artesia. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Artesia. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher83.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools10 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents35.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents64 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,692 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Artesia when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesArtesia highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Artesia highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Artesia2,806
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,650 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents525.6 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Recorded violent crimes49 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time17.73 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work1.08 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportATS3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport6 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Artesia. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 14.17 · Feb 17.11 · Mar 21.39 · Apr 25.83 · May 30.5 · Jun 35.11 · Jul 35.06 · Aug 34.39 · Sep 30.44 · Oct 25.39 · Nov 18.83 · Dec 13.94 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -4.83 · Feb -2.56 · Mar 1.39 · Apr 5.33 · May 11.28 · Jun 16.61 · Jul 18.83 · Aug 17.94 · Sep 13.61 · Oct 6.56 · Nov -0.222 · Dec -4.56 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average temperature by monthJan 4.67 · Feb 7.28 · Mar 11.39 · Apr 15.61 · May 20.89 · Jun 25.83 · Jul 26.94 · Aug 26.17 · Sep 22.06 · Oct 15.94 · Nov 9.28 · Dec 4.72 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 12.19 · Feb 9.65 · Mar 11.18 · Apr 12.95 · May 29.97 · Jun 33.78 · Jul 42.42 · Aug 41.4 · Sep 48.01 · Oct 31.24 · Nov 20.57 · Dec 13.97 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading36.3 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean6.33 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation131.4 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature29.81 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature17.02 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature6.62 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Murfreesboro ±2.9 °C. Elsewhere: Granada (Spain) ±2.5 °C, Foggia (Italy) ±3.5 °C, Alcobendas (Spain) ±3.1 °C, Rivas-Vaciamadrid (Spain) ±3.1 °C, Alcalá de Henares (Spain) ±3.2 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 1,185 is not 4.9% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share4.88 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents1,185 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density432 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population12,735 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official
Population covered by crime statistics12,471 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value229,400 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes64.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate67.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad9.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents4.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents4.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage64.49 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage70 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance9.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher19.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Households with a vehicle available96.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over5,634 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home8.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans82.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Artesia

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Plainfield as an Artesia alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1731 km, better on 4 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 12,735 Artesia+293%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 2,650 Artesia−72%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €3,605 Artesia+34%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 5.9% Artesia−36%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,340 Artesiano percentage
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 6.0 km Artesia+50%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 4.9% Artesia+25%
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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Artesia?

The median gross salary is 3,340 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Artesia?

The unemployment rate is 5.92 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Artesia?

Police recorded 2,650 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Artesia?

The published population is 12,735 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Artesia?

1,185 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Artesia a good place to live?

Artesia may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Artesia (New Mexico), United States: population, rent, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 55928d6a23da1cf294e6f17b78090a93]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/artesia-nm/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  10. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  11. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Artesia (Wayback Machine capture 20250613113026) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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