Carlsbad, NM vs Clovis, NM

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Carlsbad

76.4

#345 nationally

vs

Clovis

78.1

#195 nationally

Carlsbad leads in crime level (14.4 vs 23.7). Carlsbad leads in median household income ($77,209 vs $52,983). Clovis leads in average commute (17 min vs 20.7 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Carlsbad, NM Clovis, NM
WhereAtHome Score 76.4 (#345) 78.1 (#195)
Population 31,499 37,612
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $254,019 $163,292
Median Household Income $77,209 $52,983
Average Commute 20.7 min 17 min
Walk Score 33 33
Crime Level 14.4 23.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 96 92
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+55.9 R+42.6
Carlsbad, NM
C
76.4 Score

Carlsbad, NM

Small New Mexico city with local appeal

Median Home

$254,019

Population

31,499

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

33

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Clovis, NM
C+
78.1 Score

Clovis, NM

Small New Mexico city with local appeal

Median Home

$163,292

Population

37,612

Crime

High

Walk Score

33

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