Close to the U.S. Mexico border and 8 miles from Cannon Air Force base, the Clovis Original neighborhood is a mix of rental properties used by military personnel, and homes owned by locals. “It’s a military town, and you’ve got a lot of support for the military,” says Dawne Armstrong, a Qualifying Broker with YOUR 1st CHOICE 4 REALTY. “I’d say 85-90% of the renters in the city are military.” The neighborhood is also home to the city’s first microbrewery, local antique shops, and its close to the Hillcrest Park Zoo.
Clovis Original is home to the city's first microbrewery
Bandolero Brewery was the first microbrewery in Clovis and serves southwestern-style food along with a variety of craft beer. Karaoke, trivia and live music are also common at the brewery. “Bandolero is a great brewery,” says Jessica Lombardi, a Realtor with EXP Realty. “And there are some good shops around there.” Clovis Original is home to a variety of antique stores like Penny Lane, Bullet Bob Has It and JunQtique. Red Door, which is across the street from Bandolero Brewery, has a large outdoor patio area and hosts live comedy. Lowes Market, a grocery store, is about 1 mile away.
Clovis Original is close to the zoo
Hillcrest Park is 1.5 miles from Clovis Original and has 140 acres of land and playgrounds, and some special attractions. The Hillcrest Park Zoo is the second largest in New Mexico, and home to a variety of animals like giraffes, llamas and alligators. The park also has a seasonal splash park, picnic areas and a wedding venue. Clovis Veterans Park is on the west side of the neighborhood and has a fighter jet and tank exhibit on the property.
Rodeos, car shows and the 4-H Fair in Clovis
Clovis has many events throughout the year, like Draggin’ Main, a car show that takes over Main Street every June. For a week, the city is filled with the sounds of muscle car engines gunning, motor enthusiasts whooping, and live music playing in the evenings. Clovis also hosts seasonal rodeos and a 4-H fair. The rodeo, called Pioneer Days, gallops into town every May and draws out much of the city to watch bull riding, team roping and barrel racing. Clovis Original is home to a variety of houses of worship, like Potter House Christian Center, Prince Street Baptist Church and Legacy Life Family Church.
Houses in Clovis Original
Clovis Original has sidewalks in most parts of the neighborhoods, and a few trees on every block. Bungalow and cottage-style homes are common. Housing prices range from $70,000 to $120,000. Homebuyers should know that Clovis Original scores an 8 out of 10 for burglary on the CAP Crime Index, higher than the national average of 4.
Getting around Clovis
U.S. Route 60 is the main road in and out of Clovis and runs along the south side of Clovis Original. The city is served by the Clovis Area Transit System, a shared-ride service that works on a reservation basis and the Clovis Regional Airport is about 9 miles east of the city. The Plains Regional Healthplex is about 4 miles away.
Schools near Clovis Original
The area is served by the Clovis Municipal School District, which has a B-minus rating on Niche. La Casita Elementary School has a C rating and Marshall Middle School has a B-minus rating. Clovis High School has a B rating and is the No. 5 school in Curry County according to Niche. The school has a variety of after-school programs for students like Reserve Officers' Training Corps, drill team and chess club
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Parks in this Area
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Clovis Original
US
Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
8
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Clovis Original, Clovis sell after 2 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Clovis Original, Clovis over the last 12 months is $137,000, up 122% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,548
Median Age
33
Population under 18
28.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$18,258
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$23,248
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
58.4%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
0%
Advanced Degrees
0%
% Population in Labor Force
54.1%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
54/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
71/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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