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Loving, NM

Loving, NM.

Population: 1,935 (Census ACS)

The median home value (Census ACS) in Loving, NM is $211,000. Homes sell for a median $372,500 after a median 67 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, winter weather, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$211,000

Median home value (Census)

67

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value (Census)
$211,000
House Price Index (state)
414.6 (-1.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$372,500
Median list price
$222,500
Median price per sqft
$241
1-year sale-price change
+365.6%
Median days on market
67 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Active listings
4

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,053/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,150/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,252/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,734/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,855/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.5 : 1
Schools include
LOVING ELEMENTARY, LOVING HIGH, LOVING MIDDLE

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, winter weather, drought, hail, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 76% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
43.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
64.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
12.6 in
Annual snowfall
2.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
196
Days with Moderate air quality
144
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
168

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,484
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,422

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Carlsbad Caverns National Park (38 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
2
Nearest airport
Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM) (23 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM) (23 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
3
Hospitals include
ARTESIA GENERAL HOSPITAL, CARLSBAD MEDICAL CENTER, COVENANT HEALTH HOBBS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-188 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1979
Housing built before 1970
44.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.3%
Median annual property tax
$544
Households with broadband internet
56.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
30,342
Average weekly wage
$1,536
Top industries (by employment)
Mining, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
241

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

LovingState medianUS median
Median sale price$372,500$325,000$325,000
Median days on market67 days90 days51 days
Median annual property tax$544$929$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Loving, NM?
$211,000 (Census ACS).
What is the median sale price in Loving, NM?
$372,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Loving, NM?
Median days on market: 67 days.
What is typical rent in Loving, NM?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,252/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Loving, NM?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, winter weather, drought, hail, inland flooding.
What is the wildfire risk in Loving, NM?
Risk to homes is higher than 76% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Loving, NM?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Loving, NM?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Loving, NM?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Loving, NM walkable?
Walkability index: 9.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Loving, NM?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Loving, NM?
Regional Price Parity: 92.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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