Lovington is a small city of 11,495 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $70,029
and a 8.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lovington stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lovington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lovington 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: 92.7
Lovington's overall cost of living index is 92.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lovington costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lovington, NM
National Avg
Median Home Value
$151,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$932
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$70,029
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
Lovington's violent crime rate is 558.6 per 100,000 residents
— 47% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
558.6 /100k
Property Crime
2953.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lovington is served primarily by LOVINGTON.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lovington, NM
National Avg
School District
LOVINGTON
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
72.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lovington sees average highs of 57.5°F in January
and 92.4°F in July,
with 14.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.4 inches of snow per year.
Lovington's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lovington roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $151,000 and median rent is $932/month.
Lovington's violent crime rate is 558.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2953.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lovington are operated by LOVINGTON.
The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. 8.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lovington, NM has a population of 11,495, a median household income of $70,029, 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.
Lovington averages 57.5°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.5 inches
with about 1.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lovington, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code: 88260.
The population of Lovington, New Mexico is 11,495 with a median age of 29.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lovington: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $151,000, median household income $70,029, crime index 144 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lovington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
