At a Glance
Median Income
$54,029
$28,783 per capita
Home Value
$160,000
Zillow: $164,546
Median Rent
$947/mo
31.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
301/100K
1,780/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
81.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
18.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
16.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clovis a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
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 7.9% (119% 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 $164,546. 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 301 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,780/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 20.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population38,153
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density1,615/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born8.3%
Veterans12.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$54,029
Per Capita$28,783
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty18.8%
County GDP$4,317M
Avg Weekly Wage$899
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,000
Rent$947
Ownership60.6%
Zillow$164,546
Housing Units16,941
Rent Burden31.9%
Crime
F
Violent301/100K
Property1,780/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault251/100K
Burglary348/100K
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death12,340/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain20.1 in/yr
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.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.