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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Clovis

Clovis, NM has 13 affordable and income-based rental properties offering 558 total units. With a median market rent of $988 per month (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024), these income-restricted options can make a meaningful difference for renters on a budget. Of the 8 properties with available inspection scores, 6 rated good or excellent, suggesting most of the affordable housing stock here is well-maintained.

13
Properties
558
Total units
80/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$988/mo

Affordability in Clovis, NM

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Clovis is $988 per month and the median household income is $54,820 per year. About 38% of Clovis households rent their homes, reflecting a substantial renter population that may benefit from the city's assisted housing options.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
553 / 100k · 2023

Safety

According to the Clovis Police Department's data reported to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Clovis had a violent crime rate of 553 per 100,000 residents in 2023. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and definitions.

Of the 8 HUD-assisted properties in Clovis tracked by Lease Lantern, none are located in a FEMA-mapped high-risk flood zone.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 33 · Car-Dependent

Getting Around Clovis

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Clovis has a Walk Score of 33 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 40. No Transit Score is available. Most errands will require a car.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
18 schools · 1 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 1 district serves Clovis with 18 public schools -- 10 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, and 2 other schools. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check which schools are assigned to a specific address before applying.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$54,820 median income

Cost of Renting in Clovis, NM

The median household income in Clovis is $54,820 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median rent across all rentals in the city is $988 per month, according to the same source.

For renters who qualify, the 8 HUD-assisted properties in Clovis offer 316 income-based units -- an important source of below-market housing in the area.

Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environment & Flood Risk

All 8 affordable housing properties in Clovis have been mapped for flood zone status. None of them fall in a high-risk flood zone, according to HUD-assisted property flood data.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 80/100(8 of 13 scored)
90+ (3)70–89 (3)60–69 (2)No score (5)

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About Renting in Clovis, NM

Clovis is a small eastern New Mexico city where 38 percent of households rent, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. With a median asking rent of $988 per month and a median household income of $54,820, the city's affordable housing inventory plays an important role for many local renters.

Lease Lantern currently tracks 8 HUD-assisted and income-based properties totaling 316 units across Clovis. All 8 properties have been inspected and scored, with 6 of the 8 rated good or excellent and none rated poor -- a generally solid picture for the available stock.

Clovis is rated Car-Dependent with a Walk Score of 33, according to Walk Score, so most daily errands will require a vehicle. The city is served by 1 school district operating 18 public schools -- including 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools -- per NCES Common Core of Data.

On flood risk, none of the 8 tracked properties fall in a high-risk flood zone. For safety context, Clovis had a violent crime rate of 553 per 100,000 residents in 2023, according to the FBI Crime Data Explorer (Clovis Police Department).

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