Roswell, New Mexico
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City Overview
As of 2009, Roswell's population is 45,569 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 0.64 percent.
The median home cost in Roswell is $68,320. Home appreciation the last year has been -4.90 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Roswell's cost of living is 22.12% Lower than the U.S. average.
Roswell public schools spend $4,583 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 16 students per teacher in Roswell.
The unemployment rate in Roswell is 5.20 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Roswell jobs have Decreased by 2.90 percent.
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People
The 2009 Roswell, NM, population is 45,569. There are 1,578 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Roswell, NM
The median age is 35.8. The US median is 37.6. 55.53% of people in Roswell, NM, are married. 11.49% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.63 people. 21.71% of people are married, with children. 12.79% have children, but are single.
Race in Roswell, NM
68.56% of people are white, 2.41% are black, 0.90% are asian, 1.45% are native american, and 26.08% claim 'Other'.
48.72% of the people in Roswell, NM, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 51.28% are non-hispanic).
Roswell People SperlingViews
Golf: Roswell has 2 very nice and inexpensive golf... (read more)Benevolent Climate: With all the concerns over Climate Change and Gas/Energy prices, Roswell, NM is relatively moderate. Worst time of the year ofcourse is the summer because without... (read more)Crime, weather, and schools: Crime and drugs are a major problem. I lived in Roswell from 1993-2000. It is definitely not a good place to live. As far as schools go... many tend to favor Goddard... (read more)Have an opinion about Roswell? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Roswell Click Here
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Health
There are 159 physicians per 100,000 population in Roswell, NM. The US average is 170.
Roswell, NM Health Index
Air quality in Roswell, NM is 20 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Roswell, NM is 36 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 99 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
Roswell Health SperlingViews
North or South: I have lived in Roswell my whole life. I have to say I am tired of hearing about the North is better then the South or how Goddard is better then Roswell High. Trust... (read more)Roswell - Pros/Cons: Pros:
1. Extremely low cost of living and housing for region
2. Affordable place to live
3. Good school system
4. Nice physical setting and climate
5. The UFO... (read more)Alien culture is big in Roswell: If you are interested in space aliens, Roswell is a decent place to visit. They've got a UFO museum, a lot of alien statues, and a local obsession with aliens (for... (read more)Have an opinion about Roswell? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Roswell Click Here
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 5.20% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -2.90% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 29.10% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 6.88% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 7.10% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $16,960 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $31,000 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 22.89% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 17.38% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 15.50% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 15.83% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 14.81% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 6.70% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 4.94% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 1.32% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.55% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.09% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 10.15% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 17.03% | 20.24% |
| Service | 17.52% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 26.16% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 2.58% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 10.81% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 15.76% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Roswell, NM, is 5.20%, with job growth of -2.90%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 29.10%.
Roswell, NM Taxes
Roswell, NM,sales tax rate is 6.88%. Income tax is 7.10%.
Roswell, NM Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $16,960, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $31,000.
Roswell Economy SperlingViews
Benevolent Climate: With all the concerns over Climate Change and Gas/Energy prices, Roswell, NM is relatively moderate. Worst time of the year ofcourse is the summer because without... (read more)Golf: Roswell has 2 very nice and inexpensive golf... (read more)Education in Roswell: education is not supported by most people in town so the town suffers from every type of difficulty that can be brought on by... (read more)Have an opinion about Roswell? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Roswell Click Here
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 40 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $68,320 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -4.90% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 60.24% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 11.61% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 28.08% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $6.13 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 6.76% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 17.89% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 21.45% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 15.89% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 12.75% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.22% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.47% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 3.33% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 0.58% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 0.23% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.26% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.08% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 4.68% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 4.70% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 3.95% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 13.97% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 14.03% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 20.27% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 20.49% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 10.39% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 7.53% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Roswell, NM, is $68,320. Home appreciation is -4.90% over the last year. The median age of Roswell, NM, real estate is 40 years.
Roswell, NM Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 28.08% of the Roswell, NM, population. 11.61% of houses and apartments in Roswell, NM, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Roswell Housing SperlingViews
Hard Time's LIL Roswell..: Housing is Good market Priced' The only thing work's Hard Time's, Most jobs are part time. I think you have to be born here' to get work! Hoping to get out of here soon"... (read more)Retire in Roswell: Housing is very reasonably priced probably because of the lack of any real industry. Very good for... (read more)Crime, weather, and schools: Crime and drugs are a major problem. I lived in Roswell from 1993-2000. It is definitely not a good place to live. As far as schools go... many tend to favor Goddard... (read more)Have an opinion about Roswell? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Roswell Click Here
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Crime
Roswell, NM, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 7. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Roswell, NM, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 7. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Roswell Crime SperlingViews
Crime, weather, and schools: Crime and drugs are a major problem. I lived in Roswell from 1993-2000. It is definitely not a good place to live. As far as schools go... many tend to favor Goddard... (read more)Golf: Roswell has 2 very nice and inexpensive golf... (read more)Benevolent Climate: With all the concerns over Climate Change and Gas/Energy prices, Roswell, NM is relatively moderate. Worst time of the year ofcourse is the summer because without... (read more)Have an opinion about Roswell? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Roswell Click Here
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Climate
Roswell, NM, gets 12 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 11 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 50.
On average, there are 279 sunny days per year in Roswell, NM. The July high is around 93 degrees. The January low is 24. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 48 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Roswell Climate SperlingViews
Benevolent Climate: With all the concerns over Climate Change and Gas/Energy prices, Roswell, NM is relatively moderate. Worst time of the year ofcourse is the summer because without... (read more)Golf: Roswell has 2 very nice and inexpensive golf... (read more)Education in Roswell: education is not supported by most people in town so the town suffers from every type of difficulty that can be brought on by... (read more)Have an opinion about Roswell? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Roswell Click Here
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Education
Roswell, NM, schools spend $4,583 per student. There are 16 pupils per teacher, 392 students per librarian, and 429 children per counselor in Roswell, NM schools.
Roswell Education SperlingViews
Education in Roswell: education is not supported by most people in town so the town suffers from every type of difficulty that can be brought on by... (read more)North or South: I have lived in Roswell my whole life. I have to say I am tired of hearing about the North is better then the South or how Goddard is better then Roswell High. Trust... (read more)Roswell - Pros/Cons: Pros:
1. Extremely low cost of living and housing for region
2. Affordable place to live
3. Good school system
4. Nice physical setting and climate
5. The UFO... (read more)Have an opinion about Roswell? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Roswell Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Roswell, NM, takes 18 minutes. 78% of commuters drive their own car alone. 15% carpool with others. 1% take mass transit and 3% work from home.
Roswell Transportation SperlingViews
Benevolent Climate: With all the concerns over Climate Change and Gas/Energy prices, Roswell, NM is relatively moderate. Worst time of the year ofcourse is the summer because without... (read more)Golf: Roswell has 2 very nice and inexpensive golf... (read more)Education in Roswell: education is not supported by most people in town so the town suffers from every type of difficulty that can be brought on by... (read more)Have an opinion about Roswell? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Roswell Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Roswell, NM is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Roswell, NM is more expensive.
Overall, Roswell, NM cost of living is 77.88.
Roswell Cost of Living SperlingViews
Retire in Roswell: Housing is very reasonably priced probably because of the lack of any real industry. Very good for... (read more)Hard Time's LIL Roswell..: Housing is Good market Priced' The only thing work's Hard Time's, Most jobs are part time. I think you have to be born here' to get work! Hoping to get out of here soon"... (read more)Crime, weather, and schools: Crime and drugs are a major problem. I lived in Roswell from 1993-2000. It is definitely not a good place to live. As far as schools go... many tend to favor Goddard... (read more)Have an opinion about Roswell? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Roswell Click Here
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 61.79% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 31.50% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 22.95% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 1.49% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 12.94% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.86% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 3.24% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 0.80% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 3.46% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.66% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 5.76% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.00% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.09% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.00% | 0.54% |
61.79% of the people in Roswell, NM are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 31.50% are Catholic; 22.95% are Protestant; 1.49% are LDS; 5.76% are another Christian faith; 0.00% in Roswell, NM are Jewish; 0.09% are an eastern faith; 0.00% affilitates with Islam.
Roswell Religion SperlingViews
North or South: I have lived in Roswell my whole life. I have to say I am tired of hearing about the North is better then the South or how Goddard is better then Roswell High. Trust... (read more)Roswell - Pros/Cons: Pros:
1. Extremely low cost of living and housing for region
2. Affordable place to live
3. Good school system
4. Nice physical setting and climate
5. The UFO... (read more)Alien culture is big in Roswell: If you are interested in space aliens, Roswell is a decent place to visit. They've got a UFO museum, a lot of alien statues, and a local obsession with aliens (for... (read more)Have an opinion about Roswell? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Roswell Click Here
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Voting
30.99% of the people in Roswell, NM are registered as Democrats. 68.06% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.95%.
Roswell Voting SperlingViews
Crime, weather, and schools: Crime and drugs are a major problem. I lived in Roswell from 1993-2000. It is definitely not a good place to live. As far as schools go... many tend to favor Goddard... (read more)Golf: Roswell has 2 very nice and inexpensive golf... (read more)Benevolent Climate: With all the concerns over Climate Change and Gas/Energy prices, Roswell, NM is relatively moderate. Worst time of the year ofcourse is the summer because without... (read more)Have an opinion about Roswell? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Roswell Click Here
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