Clovis

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Clovis, NM Area Guide

Avg Rent

$743

Population

37,625

Renter Mix

44% Rent

Enjoy the delights of small-town living in the High Plains

Affordable Historic Diverse

Situated in eastern New Mexico, near the Texas border, Clovis is the proud home of Cannon Air Force Base. Clovis exudes a small-town atmosphere with a vibrant downtown and a close-knit community. Clovis’ downtown stretches along Main Street, with unique shops and restaurants dressed in Pueblo style architecture. The Norman and Vi Petty Rock and Roll Museum is also located in Downtown Clovis, showcasing Clovis’ early role in the history of rock and roll.

Clovis hosts an annual music festival to celebrate its rock-and-roll history, drawing the local community and visitors from around the world. High school football also brings the community together in Clovis. Fifteen city parks offer an array of outdoor recreational opportunities in Clovis in addition to the 3,200-acre Ned Houk Memorial Park. Clovis also has the second largest zoo in New Mexico, the Hillcrest Park Zoo.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$51,039

Average: $62,513

Education

6,804

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

16,247

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

34 Years

Largest Age Group

25-34 Years

Approximately 16% of Residents

Under 20

29%

Over 65

14%

Housing Distribution

Clovis has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Clovis, NM is $457 for a studio, $743 for one bedroom, $1,027 for two bedrooms, and $1,324 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Clovis has decreased by -1.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$743/month
600 Sq Ft
House
$1,563/month
1,442 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Mesa Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

427 Students

Zia Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

381 Students

Ranchvale Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

262 Students

Barry Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

372 Students

Sandia Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

329 Students

WD Gattis Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

539 Students

Marshall Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

519 Students

Yucca Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

572 Students

Clovis High School Freshman Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

537 Students

Clovis High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,544 Students

Clovis High School Freshman Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

537 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Hillcrest Park Zoo

Military Bases

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.