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Clovis, NM Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Aaron Turner

Anyone work in healthcare in Clovis?

First post here. I'm a remote worker and Median household income is $54,029, which feels on the lower side for the area. Homes are going for about $160,000 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some gettin...

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Isaiah T.

Commute times in Clovis -how bad?

So, We're a young couple and Rent is about $947/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 18.8%, which is higher than I expected. It's a a smaller city city with about 38,153 people. Median household income is $54,029, which feels on the lower side for the area. Homes are going for about $160,000 on...

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Adam Sanders

Biggest downsides of living in Clovis?

Longtime lurker here, I'm single, late 30s, and Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating tha

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Amelia Thomas

Is it worth buying in Clovis?

Hey folks, I'm retired and Household incomes average around $54,029 in Clovis. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Any advice would be great. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's better for...

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Aaron Turner

What's it really like living in Clovis?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I grew up here but left for a while. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What would you do? Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Adam Sanders

Raising a family in Clovis -thoughts?

So, It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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phoenixkid2021

Life in Clovis as a young professional

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What are your go-to spots?

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Austin W.

Housing in Clovis compared to St. Louis

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We have two kids and Household incomes average around $54,029 in Clovis. Homes are going for about $160,000 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Clovis sits at 673.8 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. People here a...

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Aria R.

Worst things about Clovis nobody talks about

I've been here for 10 years and Rent is about $947/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. You can expect to pay around $947 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Clovis sits at 673.8 per 100K. The weather takes some getting used to. The school ...

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phoenixkid2021

Quick question about Clovis

Random thought, The median home value here is around $160,000, which is actually reasonable. Median household income is $54,029, which feels on the lower side for the area. The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no...

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Adam Sanders

Cost of living reality check -Clovis

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and You can expect to pay around $947 for rent here. Homes are going for about $160,000 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Thoughts? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you kno...

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Paisley Carter

Things that make Clovis unique

Hello, We're a young couple and Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $947 for rent here. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Am I overthinking this? TIA! The city has invested ...

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phoenixkid2021

Relocating to Clovis, NM -pros and cons?

Alright, I work in media and Crime rate is something to consider -Clovis sits at 673.8 per 100K. With a population of 38,153, Clovis is a smaller city. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Am I overthinking this? It's changing fast -some good...

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Isaiah T.

Things that make Clovis unique

With a population of 38,153, Clovis is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $54,029 in Clovis. Homes are going for about $160,000 on average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young s...

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Adeline Sanders

Quick question about Clovis

Hello, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and It's a a smaller city city with about 38,153 people. The median home value here is around $160,000, which is actually reasonable. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What are your go-to spot...

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Aaron Turner

Just moved to Clovis, any tips?

Hey everyone, Military spouse here. Median household income is $54,029, which feels on the lower side for the area. With a population of 38,153, Clovis is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Clovis sits at 673.8 per 100K. Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is modera...

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Arianna F.

Is Clovis still affordable?

So, I'm a teacher here and With a population of 38,153, Clovis is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $54,029 in Clovis. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks for reading. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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