Roswell, NM

Living in Roswell

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Bikeability 18
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Walkability 27
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Commute 92
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Public Transit 24
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Affordability 93
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Public Safety 29
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Airports 8
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Hospitals 51
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Colleges 13
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Schools 6
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Residents

48k Population +527 (2010–19)
35  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
19% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
66% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian36%
Hispanic or Latino58%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school22%
High school graduate26%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$43k Median Household Income +$7.1k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector68%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service24%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$105k Median Home Value +$21k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$611 Median Monthly Rent +$157 (2010–19)
57% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196921%
Built 1950 to 195922%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity45%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas53%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Roswell

United States45
New Mexico61
Chaves County67

Property Crime in Roswell

United States48
New Mexico62
Chaves County76

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (34%)(62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump61%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 39 0 4
Feb 43 0 3
Mar 49 1 2
Apr 57 1 1
May 66 1 0
Jun 74 2 0
Jul 76 2 0
Aug 74 3 0
Sep 68 2 0
Oct 58 1 0
Nov 47 1 1
Dec 39 1 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Roswell

Inland Flooding58
Tornado13
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Roswell, NM

Private Schools

Private Schools near Roswell, NM

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Lighthouse Academy
3 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Roswell, NM

Hospitals

Hospitals near Roswell, NM

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Airports

Airports near Roswell, NM

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Roswell Air Center
5 miles, S
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