What are the schools like in Eunice, NM?

Eunice is served primarily by EUNICE. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.1:1.

What is the median household income in Eunice?

The median household income in Eunice, NM is $68,819 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.9%.

What is the weather like in Eunice, NM?

Eunice has an average high temperature of 55.1°F in January and 94.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Eunice, NM affordable or expensive?

Eunice's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Eunice is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $132,800 and the median rent is $1,091 per month.

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

Eunice has a violent crime rate of 482.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2651.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Eunice, NM a Good Place to Live?

Eunice is a small town of 3,020 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $68,819 and a 7.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Eunice stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Eunice is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Eunice 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: 93.3

Eunice's overall cost of living index is 93.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Eunice costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Eunice, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	$132,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,091	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$68,819	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Eunice's violent crime rate is 482.1 per 100,000 residents — 27% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

482.1 /100k

Property Crime

2651.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Eunice is served primarily by EUNICE. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Eunice, NM	National Avg
School District	EUNICE	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	4.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	69.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Eunice sees average highs of 55.1°F in January and 94.1°F in July, with 15.6 inches of annual precipitation and 1.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Eunice, NM
Average High — January	55.1°F
Average High — July	94.1°F
Annual Precipitation	15.6"
Annual Snowfall	1.8"

Demographics

Metric	Eunice, NM	National Avg
Population	3,020	—
Median Age	34.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	71.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	27.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	31.7%	22.2%
65 and over	15.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Nadine, NM 12 mi Monument, NM 15 mi Hobbs, NM 20 mi Jal, NM 22 mi North Hobbs, NM 23 mi

ZIP Codes in Eunice

Eunice, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code:

88231

Eunice vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eunice, NM affordable or expensive?

Eunice's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Eunice roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $132,800 and median rent is $1,091/month.

What is the crime rate in Eunice, NM?

Eunice's violent crime rate is 482.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2651.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Eunice?

Public schools in Eunice are operated by EUNICE. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 4.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Eunice, NM a good place to live?

Eunice, NM has a population of 3,020, a median household income of $68,819, and an unemployment rate of 7.9%. 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 Eunice?

Eunice averages 55.1°F in January and 94.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.6 inches with about 1.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Eunice?

Eunice, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code: 88231.

What is the population of Eunice?

The population of Eunice, New Mexico is 3,020 with a median age of 34.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Eunice?

Key numbers for living in Eunice: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $132,800, median household income $68,819, crime index 127 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Eunice side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.