Cost of Living in Roswell, NM

Population: 47,823 • 2026 Data

$50,294
Median Household Income
-35% vs national
$840
Median Monthly Rent
-38% vs national
$139,200
Median Home Value
-59% vs national
5.9%
Unemployment Rate

Housing in Roswell

The median home value in Roswell, NM is $139,200. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $840, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $769.

Rent-to-income ratio: 20.0%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.

Income and Employment

The median household income in Roswell, NM is $50,294. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9%, with a labor force of 20,832 people.

Other Cities in New Mexico

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Data Sources

All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.

Verify at data.census.gov