The Town FilesLoving, New Mexico
Village in Eddy County · population 1,390 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $171,600
- Household income
- $43,884
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 97°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 37.3
Loving is a village of 1,390 people in Eddy County, New Mexico. The median home is worth $171,600, below the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). It ranks easier by car than 97% of New Mexico towns, better for families than 95% of New Mexico towns, more of a college town than 92% of New Mexico towns.
How Loving ranks
Percentile among New Mexico towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Mexico towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Loving is worth $171,600, below the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $43,884, which is more affordable than 32% of New Mexico towns. Median rent is $1,327 a month. 75.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Loving | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $171,600 | $187,400 |
| Median rent | $1,327 | $916 |
| Median household income | $43,884 | $55,614 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 3.2× |
| Homeownership | 75.4% | 80.1% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Loving
| People | Loving | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.3 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.3% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 26.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.0% | 18.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.1% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 5.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.9% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 8.3% |
| Average commute | 16.6 min | 24.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 78.8% | 82.9% |
Weather in Loving
July highs average 96.5°F and January lows 30.0°F. About 12.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.7 inches of snow (typical New Mexico town: 10.7 in). Expect about 119 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 75 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Loving since 1950, compared with 3 for the typical New Mexico town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on March 12, 2019 about 5.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 12, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 46 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on June 8, 2014.
Severe weather in Eddy County since 1996
Eddy County has been included in 11 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4529: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3460: Covid-19 |
| October 29, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4199: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| October 29, 2013 | Flood | DR-4152: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| January 2, 2006 | Fire | FM-2600: Southeast New Mexico Fire Complex |
Jobs and pay in Eddy County
Eddy County had 32,197 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $76,419 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Loving itself the ACS puts it at 16.2%.
Public schools in Loving
3 public schools with 699 students, about 14.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOVING ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 335 | 16.0 |
| LOVING HIGH | 9-12 | 205 | 13.7 |
| LOVING MIDDLE | 6-8 | 159 | 11.4 |
Towns near Loving
- Livingston Wheeler, NM9.5 mi · 691 people · home $153,000
- Carlsbad, NM11.5 mi · 32,238 people · home $200,000
- La Huerta, NM13.4 mi · 1,448 people · home $345,100
- Happy Valley, NM14.9 mi · 617 people · home $200,000
Loving questions
Is Loving, New Mexico a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Loving scores better for retirees than 24% of New Mexico towns and quieter than 29%. 21.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.3).
How much does a house cost in Loving?
The median owner-occupied home in Loving is valued at $171,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $43,884, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $1,327 a month.
What is the weather like in Loving?
July highs average 96.5°F and January lows 30.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 12.6 inches of precipitation a year and 2.7 inches of snow.
Does Loving get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Loving since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on March 12, 2019. The typical New Mexico town has had 3.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)