Housing by town in Lea County, New Mexico
Lea County, New Mexico has 6 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,101 (±$52) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.8% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $895 in 2015–2019 (+23.0%; No measurable change after inflation).
North Hobbs has the highest median gross rent ($1,319) and Eunice the lowest ($721).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,101 (±$52)
- Households that rent
- 28.8%
- Median household income
- $68,015
- Places
- 6
Cities, towns and townships in Lea County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eunice | $721 | 28.8% | $49,087 | $139,800 | $506 |
| Hobbs | $1,112 | 34.0% | $64,021 | $191,300 | $954 |
| Jal | $1,318 | 27.5% | — | $97,600 | $281 |
| Lovington | $1,014 | 27.1% | $68,821 | $166,100 | $920 |
| North Hobbs | $1,319 | 14.4% | $82,554 | $264,400 | $1,274 |
| Tatum | $943 | 25.2% | — | $111,200 | $671 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,450 | $30,750 | $49,200 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $35,150 | $56,200 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $39,550 | $63,250 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $43,900 | $70,250 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $47,450 | $75,900 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $50,950 | $81,500 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $54,450 | $87,150 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $57,950 | $92,750 |
How the places in Lea County rank across New Mexico
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Crime reported to police in Lea County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 434 | 602 | 1,830 | 2,538 | 72,105 | 4 of 6 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Lea County recorded 434 violent and 1,830 property crimes, 602 and 2,538 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 96% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Lea County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs Police Department | 41,168 | 294 | 1,256 |
| Lea County Sheriff's Office | 16,169 | 93 | 415 |
| Lovington Police Department | 11,699 | 40 | 127 |
| Eunice Police Department | 3,069 | 7 | 32 |
| Jal Police Department | 2,191 | — | — |
| Tatum Police Department | 714 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Lea County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88240 | 41,557 | $1,100 | $186,900 | $63,270 | 32.9% |
| 88260 | 15,160 | $1,024 | $175,400 | $75,476 | 23.7% |
| 88242 | 8,472 | $1,534 | $260,200 | $90,000 | 15.6% |
| 88231 | 3,255 | $721 | $128,900 | $51,417 | 26.3% |
| 88252 | 2,364 | $1,318 | $97,600 | — | 27.5% |
| 88267 | 1,347 | $948 | $111,400 | $52,250 | 32.9% |
| 88244 | 1,105 | — | — | — | — |
| 88265 | 432 | — | $261,400 | — | 56.0% |
| 88262 | 20 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
| 88114 | 12 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
| 88264 | 9 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Lea County
What is the crime rate in Lea County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Lea County recorded 602 violent and 2,538 property crimes per 100,000 residents (434 violent and 1,830 property crimes in all).
Which place in Lea County has the highest rent?
North Hobbs has the highest median gross rent, $1,319 (±$179) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Lea County has the lowest rent?
Eunice has the lowest median gross rent, $721 (±$265) a month.
What is the median rent in Lea County, New Mexico?
The median gross rent in Lea County is $1,101 (±$52) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lea County, New Mexico
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lea County, New Mexico
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Lea County, NM
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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