Clovis, NM vs Ruston, 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

Ruston

72.3

#911 nationally

Ruston leads in crime level (11.7 vs 23.7). Clovis leads in median household income ($52,983 vs $32,877). Clovis leads in walk score (33 vs 25).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Clovis, NM Ruston, LA
WhereAtHome Score 78.1 (#195) 72.3 (#911)
Population 37,612 22,233
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $163,292 $229,937
Median Household Income $52,983 $32,877
Average Commute 17 min 13.9 min
Walk Score 33 25
Crime Level 23.7 11.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 92 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+42.6 R+25.4
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 →
Ruston, LA
C-
72.3 Score

Ruston, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$229,937

Population

22,233

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

25

Southeast View Ruston, LA →

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