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Lovington, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Lea County County
Lovington, NM
At a Glance
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)
Is Lovington a Good Place to Live?
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 4.5% (25% 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 $178,603. 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.
Safety & Crime
Lovington reports 106 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,296/100K. The murder rate is 26.5/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.