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Clovis, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Curry County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
38,153 Population 1,615/sq mi density
$54,029 Median Income $28,783 per capita
$160,000 Home Value $164,267 Zillow
$947 Median Rent 31.9% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
674 Violent Crime/100K 3,805 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$54,029 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,000 home value, $947/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
674 violent crimes/100K (77% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Clovis, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,029
28% below
$28,783 per capita
Home Value
$160,000
43% below
Zillow: $164,267
Median Rent
$947/mo
19% below
31.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
674/100K
77% above
3,805/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
37% below
81.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
18.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
28% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
326 sunny days/yr

How Clovis Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Clovis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
72%
Home Value
57%
Rent
81%
Poverty
152%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
119%
Crime
177%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clovis a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Clovis residents earn a median household income of $54,029 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,783. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,362 business establishments, including 98 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clovis is $160,000 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,267. Median rent is $947/month, with 31.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Safety & Crime

Clovis reports 674 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,805/100K. The murder rate is 5.2/100K.

Education

21.3% of adults in Clovis hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 81.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clovis has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population38,153
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density1,615/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,029
Per Capita$28,783
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty18.8%
County GDP$4,317M
Avg Weekly Wage$899

Housing

A+
Home Value$160,000
Rent$947
Ownership60.6%
Zillow$164,267
Housing Units16,941
Rent Burden31.9%

Crime

F
Violent674/100K
Property3,805/100K
Murder5.2/100K
Assault457/100K
Burglary775/100K

Health

Obesity41.1%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death12,340/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain20.1 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation4,308 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+81.0%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute16 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Clovis was founded in 1906.
The median home in Clovis was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Clovis Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.