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Lovington, New Mexico houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Lovington, NM (Lea County) — Census median home value $162,900, county listing prices up about 38.0% over the past year. Market data for Lovington houses and the broader area.
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Lovington, NM is in Lea County, New Mexico — this guide covers houses in Lovington and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 11,444, with a median household income of $67,284. Census data puts Lovington houses at a median value of $162,900 (all owner-occupied homes); Lea County's current median listing price runs $351,596, up about 38.0% over the past year.
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Market overview
Lovington housing market
Lovington is in Lea County, New Mexico. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Lovington and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$162,900
Population (Census ACS)
11,444
Median household income
$67,284
County price trend (2025)
6.18% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Lovington market snapshot
Population
11,444
County
Lea County
Median Household Income
$67,284
Median Home Value (city)
$162,900
Median Listing Price (Lea County)
$351,596
Median Gross Rent
$1,063/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+38.0%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Lovington's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $162,900. Separately, Lea County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $351,596. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Lea County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.18% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Lovington has an estimated population of 11,444 and a median household income of $67,284, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Lovington's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.4x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 19% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Lea County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Lovington.
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Nearby communities include North Hobbs, Hobbs, Tatum, Monument, Nadine, Eunice, Jal.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Loco Hills (~37.5 mi), Hagerman (~58.1 mi), Lake Arthur (~58.9 mi), Morningside (~61.1 mi), La Huerta (~61.2 mi), Dexter (~61.5 mi), Atoka (~61.7 mi), Livingston Wheeler (~62.6 mi), Artesia (~62.7 mi), Loving (~63.0 mi), Carlsbad (~64.0 mi), Causey (~65.0 mi), Malaga (~65.1 mi), Happy Valley (~65.3 mi), Dora (~67.8 mi), Midway (~68.3 mi).
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Census & home facts
Lovington data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
11,444
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$162,900
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$67,284
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,063
County FHFA annual change (2025)
6.18%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$351,596
Census place type
city
County
Lea County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
11.20 sq mi
Census GEOID
3544490
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Lovington
Schools
HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS — 18 schools, 9,990 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Lea addresses may be served by HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Lovington FAQ
What are houses worth in Lovington, NM?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Lovington at $162,900. Lea County's current median listing price runs $351,596, up about 38.0% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Lovington, NM?
For owner-occupied houses in Lovington, Census ACS data shows a median value of $162,900. Active listing prices in Lea County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Lovington, NM?
Lovington houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Lea County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Lovington, NM?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Lovington's population at approximately 11,444.
What's the median rent in Lovington, NM?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Lovington at approximately $1,063 per month.
What is the median household income in Lovington, NM?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Lovington at approximately $67,284.
Is the Lovington housing market growing?
Lea County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.18% annual change in 2025.
Is Lovington, NM affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Lovington's median home value at about 2.4 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 19% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Lovington, NM?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest HOBBS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS for many Lovington addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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