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Lovington, New Mexico · ZIP 88260

Lovington — ZIP 88260

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Lovington (88260) scores 75/100 — Good for New Mexico. Safety: Lower 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 $189K.

75OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share24%
Property crime share76%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index52/100
Avg math proficiency23%
Avg reading proficiency28%
Schools nearby9

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index62/100
Typical home value$189K

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

$189K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 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
LOVINGTON 6TH GRADE ACADEMY06–06232
41%
27%
YARBRO ELEMENTARY04–05474
21%
30%
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY03–03228
20%
29%
TAYLOR MIDDLE07–08442
18%
28%
LOVINGTON HIGH10–12746
15%
25%
LLANO ELEMENTARYPK–KG435Not reportedNot reported
LOVINGTON FRESHMAN ACADEMY09–09267Not reportedNot reported
BEN ALEXANDER ELEMENTARY02–02238Not reportedNot reported
LEA ELEMENTARY01–01231Not 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

15,410

Median Income

$75K

Homeownership

76%

Median Age

33.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 88260 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. 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 88260 has a school score of 52/100. 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 88260 is approximately $189K. 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 88260 in Lovington has an overall NeighborScore of 75/100. 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.