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Lea County, New Mexico Real Estate Listings and Moving Services

Lea County is found in the state of New Mexico. With a land mass of 4394 square miles, Lea County is one of the larger counties in the state, while in population it is near the top with 5,551 residents. Lea County's population density of suburban makes it one of the most primarily populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Hobbs, with a population of 36,597.

Lea County is one of the more prosperous regions in the state. The median income for Lea County residents is $29,759, putting the region in in the top half of all counties in New Mexico. In keeping with this, the average home value in Lea County is $47,895, well below the state average of $100,620.    Continued below...

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Cities in Lea County, NM

Caprock Jal Mc Donald
Crossroads Lovington Monument
Eunice Maljamar Tatum
Hobbs

Other Counties near Lea County, NM

Eddy County
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The county spending on education in Lea County is $6,705 per student per year, the highest in the state (and reflecting the high importance placed on schools in the county). The student-teacher ratio in Lea County schools is 17 students to a teacher.

Commute times for people living in Lea County average 20 min., about the same than the number for New Mexico as a whole.

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