Calavera Hills, Carlsbad, NM
Calavera Hills — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Calavera Hills, 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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Calavera Hills Neighborhood Overview
Calavera Hills is a well-established neighborhood in Carlsbad, primarily within the 92009 ZIP code. The market is firmly positioned in the Luxury tier, underscored by a median home value of $1,158,900. This aligns with a high median household income of $163,402, supporting a community where homeownership is the norm with a rate of 70.7%. The housing activity is robust, with 891 total home loan originations in the latest HMDA data, overwhelmingly dominated by 853 conventional loans.
The neighborhood's character is defined by its affluence and stability. The average home size is approximately 1,600 square feet, catering to established households. For the 29.3% of homes that are renter-occupied, the median gross rent is $2,825 per month. Government-backed loan programs like FHA and VA see minimal use here, with just 14 and 24 originations respectively, highlighting the conventional strength and high-value nature of the local real estate market.
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Calavera Hills Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $1.2M |
| Median Gross Rent | $3K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $163K |
| Homeownership Rate | 70.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 29.3% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 4.4% |
| Market Type | Balanced |
| Market Tier | Luxury |
| Primary ZIP Code | 92009 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 891 |
| VA Loan Originations | 24 |
| VA Loan Share | 2.7% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $1.1M |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 853 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 14 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Calavera Hills, Carlsbad
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Calavera Hills
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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