Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Carlsbad

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median monthly rent in Carlsbad is $1,236, the median household income is $72,306 per year, and roughly 30% of residents rent their homes. Carlsbad has 5 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with 239 total units available to income-qualifying renters.

Safety

According to the Carlsbad Police Department's data reported to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Carlsbad had a violent crime rate of 528 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Carlsbad

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Carlsbad has a Walk Score of 13 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 35. No Transit Score is available for this area. Most errands and trips will require a personal vehicle.

Schools

Carlsbad is served by 14 schools across 1 district -- including 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Renting in Carlsbad, NM

The median household income in Carlsbad is $72,306 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median market rent is $1,236 per month, according to the same source.

Affordable housing programs in Carlsbad -- including HUD-assisted and income-based properties -- can offer rents significantly below the market median, with eligibility typically based on your household income and family size.

• Median household income: $72,306/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,236/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of renter households: 30% (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Affordable and income-based units available: 239 across 5 properties

Environment & Flood Risk

Of the 5 assisted properties in Carlsbad, all 5 have been mapped for flood risk and 2 are classified as high-risk. If you are considering a specific property, ask the leasing office whether flood insurance is required and review the FEMA flood map for that address.