At a Glance
Median Income
$60,203
$24,339 per capita
Home Value
$177,400
Zillow: $242,280
Median Rent
$1,231/mo
35.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.3%
80.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
13.6% smoking rate
How Loving Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Loving's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Loving a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Loving residents earn a median household income of $60,203 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,339. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,976 business establishments, including 159 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Loving is $177,400 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,280. Median rent is $1,231/month, with 35.6% 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 1977.
Education
3.3% of adults in Loving hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% below the national average).
80.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Loving has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population1,317
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density1,088/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born6.7%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,203
Per Capita$24,339
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$11,319M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,470
Housing
A+
Home Value$177,400
Rent$1,231
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$242,280
Housing Units657
Rent Burden35.6%
Health
Obesity43.0%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death12,798/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain12.0 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation3,052 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.3%
High School+80.5%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute16 min
Broadband68.3%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Loving was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Lea County Regional (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 159 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.