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Chaves County
  • County in New Mexico
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Chaves County

#4 in Best Counties for Families in New Mexico
    B
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Housing
      B minus
    3. Nightlife
      B
    4. Good for Families
      B+
    5. Diversity
      A minus
    6. Jobs
      B minus
    7. Weather
      A
    8. Cost of Living
      B minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      B+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      B
    11. Commute
      A minus
    Chaves County is located in New Mexico with a population of 65,014. In Chaves County, most residents own their homes. In Chaves County there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Chaves County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Chaves County are above average.
    Population
    65,014
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $117,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $819
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      33%
    • Own
      67%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      487.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      10.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      85
      40.7
    • Robbery
      38.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      862.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,971.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      198.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      11%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      36%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      27%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      20%
      11%
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    Working in Chaves County

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $47,620
    National
    $69,021
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