La Costa Valley, Carlsbad, NM
La Costa Valley — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for La Costa Valley, 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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La Costa Valley Neighborhood Overview
La Costa Valley is a neighborhood in Carlsbad, California, characterized by its prime market tier and a strong homeownership rate of 65.4%. The area's housing market is substantial, with a Census median home value of $899,000. The typical home here averages 1,425 square feet, and the rental market is active, with a median gross rent of $2,465 per month, reflecting the 34.6% of homes that are renter-occupied.
The neighborhood demonstrates significant financial stability, supported by a median household income of $102,000 and a Census median household income of $117,340. Mortgage lending activity is robust, with 342 total HMDA loan originations in the latest period. The vast majority of these were conventional loans (314 originations), indicating a strong prime borrower base, supplemented by 16 VA loans and 12 FHA loans. This data points to a stable, established community within the Carlsbad area.
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La Costa Valley 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 | Prime |
| 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 La Costa Valley, Carlsbad
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for La Costa Valley
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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