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Living in Clovis, NM
Explore Clovis and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match6.4 / 10
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Clovis at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population37,942
Median Household Income$54,820
Median Home Value$169,400
Median Gross Rent$988
Median Age31.9
Average Household Size2.5
Unemployment8.8%
Work From Home4.0%
Homeownership62.1%
Housing Vacancy12.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Clovis is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Unemployment is elevated enough that job location and industry-specific opportunities deserve closer review.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Clovis and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Clovis
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$169,400
Median Gross Rent$988
Homeownership62.1%
Housing Vacancy12.7%
Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Clovis, NM
Median Household Income$54,820
Unemployment8.8%
Work From Home4.0%
The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Clovis and how households are structured
Population37,942
Median Age31.9
Average Household Size2.5
Clovis is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Clovis
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Clovis point to hot summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, moderate annual rainfall and a meaningful winter snowfall season.
Average Summer High92.2°F
Average Winter Low26.0°F
Annual Rainfall19.3 in.
Annual Snowfall13.4 in.
Seasonal Life in Clovis
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring should generally favor outdoor activity, although a relatively dry annual pattern makes water use, landscaping and local drought conditions worth noticing.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Clovis is located in Curry County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Curry County.
County Intelligence
Clovis & Curry County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Clovis is located in Curry County, New Mexico.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Clovis.
Current NarrowTheList data for Clovis shows a population of about 37,942. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Curry County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Clovis.
For someone considering a move to Clovis, the available data currently points to employment conditions that make job-specific research important. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
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