At a Glance
Median Income
$67,284
$24,748 per capita
Home Value
$162,900
Zillow: $194,790
Median Rent
$1,063/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.6%
75.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
19.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
16.4% smoking rate
How Lovington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lovington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lovington 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
Lovington residents earn a median household income of $67,284 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,748. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,195 business establishments, including 165 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lovington is $162,900 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $194,790. Median rent is $1,063/month, with 31.3% 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 1970.
Education
9.6% of adults in Lovington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
75.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lovington has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population11,444
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density1,022/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born18.9%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$67,284
Per Capita$24,748
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty19.0%
County GDP$12,858M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,333
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,900
Rent$1,063
Ownership71.5%
Zillow$194,790
Housing Units4,010
Rent Burden31.3%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death12,673/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain14.5 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation3,911 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.6%
High School+75.5%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute32 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Lovington was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Lea County Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
18.9% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 165 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.