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Carlsbad, New Mexico

city · Eddy County

At a glance

31,746
Population
$200,000
Median home value
34% below U.S. median
$1,236/mo
Median rent
8% below U.S. median
$72,306
Median household income
8% below U.S. median
22.3 min
Average commute
85.3%
Homes with broadband
5.2%
Unemployment

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college66 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college106 mi
High school graduates81.2%
College graduates19.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Carlsbad
Carlsbad Department of Development is the local economic development organization for Carlsbad and Eddy County, promoting growth and investment in the Delaware Basin with a diversified, robust economy.
state New Mexico Economic Development
The New Mexico Economic Development Department's (NMEDD) mission is creating pathways to prosperity for all New Mexicans. The department works to attract, retain, and expand businesses in New Mexico through a variety of incentive programs, grants, and resources designed to grow the state's economy and create high-wage jobs. NMEDD supports communities across the state with tools for economic development, outdoor recreation, film production, and entrepreneurship.
state New Mexico Economic Development Partnership
The New Mexico Partnership is the state’s single point of contact for business expansion, representing the State of New Mexico by helping companies outside the state explore opportunities, evaluate sites, and establish new operations here with confidence, through site selection support, incentive guidance, workforce analysis, and local coordination with the New Mexico Economic Development Department and a statewide network of partners.
state New Mexico Small Business Development Center
The New Mexico SBDC Network provides no-cost business consulting and low or no cost business training to entrepreneurs throughout the state. The organization aims to develop skilled entrepreneurs and strong businesses through counseling and trainings.
state The Navajo Nation Economic Development
The Navajo Nation Division of Economic Development provides information and assistance for businesses considering investment, expansion, or relocation on Navajo Nation lands across Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah, highlighting land, labor resources, energy resources, and tax incentives to attract economic activity.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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