What are the schools like in Clovis, NM?

Clovis is served primarily by CLOVIS. The district operates 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.8:1.

What is the median household income in Clovis?

The median household income in Clovis, NM is $52,983 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.4%.

What is the weather like in Clovis, NM?

Clovis has an average high temperature of 52.7°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.4 inches.

Clovis, NM Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Clovis, NM affordable or expensive?

Clovis's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Clovis is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $148,400 and the median rent is $932 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Clovis, NM?

Clovis has a violent crime rate of 689.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2403.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Clovis, NM a Good Place to Live?

Clovis is a small city of 38,453 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $52,983 and a 8.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Clovis stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Clovis is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Clovis city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 92.6

Clovis's overall cost of living index is 92.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Clovis costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Clovis, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	$148,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$932	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$52,983	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Clovis's violent crime rate is 689.0 per 100,000 residents — 81% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

689.0 /100k

Property Crime

2403.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Clovis is served primarily by CLOVIS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Clovis, NM	National Avg
School District	CLOVIS	—
Elementary Schools	9	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	79.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Clovis sees average highs of 52.7°F in January and 92.2°F in July, with 19.2 inches of annual precipitation and 13.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Clovis, NM
Average High — January	52.7°F
Average High — July	92.2°F
Annual Precipitation	19.2"
Annual Snowfall	13.4"

Demographics

Metric	Clovis, NM	National Avg
Population	38,453	—
Median Age	31.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	57.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	31.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.5%	6.3%
Under 18	26.5%	22.2%
65 and over	12.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cannon AFB, NM 8 mi Texico, NM 9 mi Farwell, TX 10 mi Bovina, TX 18 mi Portales, NM 20 mi

ZIP Codes in Clovis

Clovis, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code:

88101

Clovis vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clovis, NM affordable or expensive?

Clovis's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Clovis roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $148,400 and median rent is $932/month.

What is the crime rate in Clovis, NM?

Clovis's violent crime rate is 689.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2403.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Clovis?

Public schools in Clovis are operated by CLOVIS. The district has 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. 20.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Clovis, NM a good place to live?

Clovis, NM has a population of 38,453, a median household income of $52,983, and an unemployment rate of 8.4%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Clovis?

Clovis averages 52.7°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 19.2 inches with about 13.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Clovis?

Clovis, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code: 88101.

What is the population of Clovis?

The population of Clovis, New Mexico is 38,453 with a median age of 31.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Clovis?

Key numbers for living in Clovis: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $148,400, median household income $52,983, crime index 155 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Clovis side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.