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Population:60,361
Pop. Change:9%
State: New Mexico
Metro Area:Hobbs
County:Lea County
City:Hobbs, Lovington, ... 5 more
Zip Code:88240, 88241, ... 14 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Lea County

As of 2011, Lea County's population is 60,361 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 8.79 percent.

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The median home cost in Lea County is $74,200. Home appreciation the last year has been -3.93 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Lea County's cost of living is 16.80% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Lea County public schools spend $4,967 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 30.9 students per teacher in Lea County.

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The unemployment rate in Lea County is 5.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Lea County jobs have Decreased by 1.60 percent.

Average Commute time is 20 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Lea County's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes




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