In Lea, New Mexico, the median home price is $202,528, compared with the New Mexico median of $315,035; median household income is $68,015; the population is 73,733; schools rate 5.0 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 582.9 per 100k; and the average commute is 24.4 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Lea at a glance
Population
73,733
Median Household Income
$68,015
Typical Home Value
$202,528
School District Rating
5.0
Violent Crime Rate
582.9
Avg Commute Time
24.4
About Lea
Lea has a population of 73,733. The median home value is $202,528, 36% below the New Mexico median. Median household income is $68,015 (6% above the New Mexico median). The most populated towns are Hobbs, Lovington, and Eunice.
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 Lea
5 towns, by population.
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Lea at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Lea?
- Lea has a population of 73,733 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Lea?
- The median home value in Lea is $202,528. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Lea?
- Median household income in Lea is $68,015 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Lea in?
- Lea is in New Mexico.
- How many towns are in Lea?
- Lea contains 5 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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