Clovis, NM vs Lafayette, LA

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Clovis

78.1

#195 nationally

vs

Lafayette

73.6

#705 nationally

Lafayette leads in walk score (42 vs 33). Clovis leads in crime level (23.7 vs 29.2). Clovis leads in average commute (17 min vs 20.4 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Clovis, NM Lafayette, LA
WhereAtHome Score 78.1 (#195) 73.6 (#705)
Population 37,612 121,467
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $163,292 $227,080
Median Household Income $52,983 $58,850
Average Commute 17 min 20.4 min
Walk Score 33 42
Crime Level 23.7 29.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 92 99
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+42.6 R+31.4
Clovis, NM
C+
78.1 Score

Clovis, NM

Small New Mexico city with local appeal

Median Home

$163,292

Population

37,612

Crime

High

Walk Score

33

Southwest View Clovis, NM →
Lafayette, LA
C
73.6 Score

Lafayette, LA

Mid-size Louisiana city with community character

Median Home

$227,080

Population

121,467

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

42

Southeast View Lafayette, LA →

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