In Chaves, New Mexico, the median home price is $171,685, compared with the New Mexico median of $315,035; median household income is $52,938; the population is 64,217; schools rate 4.7 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 767.9 per 100k; and the average commute is 19.3 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Chaves at a glance
Population
64,217
Median Household Income
$52,938
Typical Home Value
$171,685
School District Rating
4.7
Violent Crime Rate
767.9
Avg Commute Time
19.3
About Chaves
Chaves has a population of 64,217. The median home value is $171,685, 46% below the New Mexico median. Median household income is $52,938 (17% below the New Mexico median). The most populated towns are Roswell, Southwest Chaves, and Dexter.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Chaves
7 towns, by population.
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Chaves at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Chaves?
- Chaves has a population of 64,217 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Chaves?
- The median home value in Chaves is $171,685. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Chaves?
- Median household income in Chaves is $52,938 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Chaves in?
- Chaves is in New Mexico.
- How many towns are in Chaves?
- Chaves contains 7 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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