Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Roswell

Affordability in Roswell, NM

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Roswell is $876 per month and the median household income is $51,583 per year. About 31% of Roswell households rent their homes, meaning income-based housing options serve a significant share of the local population.

Safety

According to the Roswell Police Department's data reported to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Roswell had a violent crime rate of 853 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in how agencies classify and report incidents.

Of the 6 HUD-assisted properties in Roswell, 1 carries a high flood-risk designation based on FEMA flood map data. If flood risk is a concern, ask a property's leasing office which flood zone it falls in before signing a lease.

Getting Around Roswell

According to Walk Score, the area around Roswell's assisted properties earns a Walk Score of 56 (Somewhat Walkable) and a Bike Score of 81, indicating strong conditions for cycling. No Transit Score is available for this area.

Schools

Roswell is served by 22 public schools in 1 district, including 14 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school, so renters should look up the assigned schools for any specific address they are considering.

Cost of Renting in Roswell, NM

The median household income in Roswell is $51,583 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median market rent is $876 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year data.

Income-restricted housing in Roswell can offer significant savings for eligible renters. The 6 HUD-assisted properties in the city cover 247 units with rents tied to income limits rather than market rates.

• Median household income: $51,583/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $876/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of residents who rent: 31% (Census ACS 5-Year)

Environment

All 6 affordable housing properties in Roswell have been mapped for flood risk. Of those, 1 property falls within a high-risk flood zone. The remaining 5 properties carry minimal flood exposure based on available flood mapping data.