Altamira, Carlsbad, NM
Altamira — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Altamira, Carlsbad, New Mexico. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the New Mexico Real Estate Commission (NMREC) licensing database.
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Altamira Neighborhood Overview
Altamira is a neighborhood in Carlsbad, California, primarily within the 92010 ZIP code. The housing market here is firmly established, with a median home value of $899,000. The average home size is approximately 1,425 square feet, indicating a mix of comfortable single-family residences. Homeownership is the predominant living arrangement, with a homeownership rate of 65.4%, while 34.6% of housing units are renter-occupied.
The neighborhood exhibits strong financial health, supported by a median household income of $102,000. Mortgage lending activity is robust, with 342 total loan originations in the most recent HMDA data. The vast majority of these were conventional loans (314 originations), with a smaller number of VA loans (16) and FHA loans (12). For renters, the median gross rent is $2,465 per month, reflecting the premium cost of living in this desirable part of Carlsbad.
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Altamira Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $899K |
| Median Gross Rent | $2K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $117K |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.6% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 4.4% |
| Market Type | Balanced |
| Market Tier | Main |
| Primary ZIP Code | 92010 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 342 |
| VA Loan Originations | 16 |
| VA Loan Share | 4.7% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $934K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 314 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 12 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Altamira, Carlsbad
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Altamira
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: New Mexico Real Estate Commission (NMREC) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-06-02