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Hobbs, New Mexico · ZIP 88240

Hobbs — ZIP 88240

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Hobbs (88240) scores 49/100 — Below Average for Hobbs. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $201K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share19%
Property crime share81%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index53/100
Avg math proficiency26%
Avg reading proficiency31%
Schools nearby18

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index60/100
Typical home value$201K
Median rent$1,299/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$201K

Median Rent

$1,299/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 11 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,242

Violent Crime

429

Property Crime

1,813

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Lea County, New Mexico (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
BROADMOOR ELEMENTARYPK–05330
47%
47%
MILLS ELEMENTARYPK–05411
42%
47%
SANGER ELEMENTARYKG–05365
42%
42%
CORONADO ELEMENTARYKG–05422
37%
42%
STONE ELEMENTARYPK–05429
32%
42%
COLLEGE LANE ELEMENTARYKG–05532
29%
31%
HOUSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL06–09822
28%
36%
TAYLOR ELEMENTARYPK–05426
24%
32%
SOUTHERN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARYPK–05472
22%
22%
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARYPK–05316
22%
27%
EDISON ELEMENTARYPK–05225
22%
12%
HIGHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08808
18%
32%
MURRAY ELEMENTARYPK–05422
17%
17%
WILL ROGERS ELEMENTARYPK–05297
17%
27%
HEIZER MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08606
16%
22%
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON ELEMENTARYPK–05155
12%
22%
HOBBS HIGH09–122,312
7%
20%
HOBBS FRESHMAN HIGH09–10747Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

41,612

Median Income

$63K

Homeownership

67%

Median Age

31.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 88240 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 88240 has a school score of 53/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 88240 is approximately $201K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 88240 in Hobbs has an overall NeighborScore of 49/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.