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Crime in Roswell summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Roswell. Key points include:
There were 1,567 total crimes in Roswell in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Roswell is 3,357.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Roswell is 848.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Roswell is 2,508.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Roswell is 58.41% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Roswell Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Roswell / 100k People |
New Mexico / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,567 | 3,357.1 | 3,468.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 396 | 848.4 | 717.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 6 | 12.9 | 10.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 20 | 42.8 | 65.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 332 | 711.3 | 587.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,171 | 2,508.7 | 2,751.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 200 | 428.5 | 500.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 879 | 1,883.2 | 1,750.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 92 | 197.1 | 499.9 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Roswell summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Roswell. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Mexico. Key points include:
The cost of living in Roswell is 90 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Roswell is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Roswell is $173,066.
The median income in Roswell is $51,583.
Roswell's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Roswell Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Roswell | New Mexico | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 70 | 86 | 100 |
| Housing | 95 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 94 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Roswell, NM Weather
The average high in Roswell is 76.1° and the average low is 44.3°.
There are 26.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 13.1 inches of precipitation each year with 9.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Roswell |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 76.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 26.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 13.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 9.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Roswell Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Roswell
The current population in Roswell is 47,638. The population has increased 0.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47,638 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 47,823 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 48,035 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 48,347 | 1.2% |
| 2020 | 47,751 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 47,941 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 48,186 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 48,163 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 48,407 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 48,553 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 48,568 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 48,423 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 48,167 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 47,881 | 1.0% |
| 2010 | 47,414 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Roswell
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Roswell is:
33.6% White with 16,007 White residents.
1.8% African American with 847 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 214 American Indian residents.
1.4% Asian with 671 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 96 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 179 Other residents.
1.4% Two Or More with 690 Two Or More residents.
60.7% Hispanic with 28,934 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Roswell | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 33.6% | 36.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.8% | 1.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 8.5% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.4% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 60.7% | 48.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Roswell
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Roswell is 50.4% female with 23,995 female residents.
Roswell is 49.6% male with 23,643 male residents.
| Gender | Roswell | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Roswell for adults over 25
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8.0% of adults in Roswell completed < 9th grade.
11.0% of adults in Roswell completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Roswell completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Roswell completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Roswell completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in Roswell completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Roswell completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Roswell completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Roswell completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Roswell | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Roswell, New Mexico
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7.7% of households in Roswell earn Less than $10,000.
8.6% of households in Roswell earn $10,000 to $14,999.
12.4% of households in Roswell earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.8% of households in Roswell earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.2% of households in Roswell earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.1% of households in Roswell earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.3% of households in Roswell earn $75,000 to $99,999.
10.0% of households in Roswell earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.2% of households in Roswell earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.7% of households in Roswell earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Roswell | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.7% | 6.6% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.6% | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.4% | 8.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.8% | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.2% | 11.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.1% | 16.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.3% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.0% | 15.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.2% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.7% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
