Moving to Clovis: Pros, Cons & What to Know
Moving to Clovis means joining a real, genuinely distinct eastern New Mexico city anchored by Cannon Air Force Base and a substantial dairy economy, with genuinely affordable housing.
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Learn moreA real, active special operations base
Cannon Air Force Base hosts the real, current 27th Special Operations Wing under Air Force Special Operations Command, roughly 7 miles west of Clovis.
A real, substantial dairy economy
Southwest Cheese LLC processes up to 300 loads of raw milk daily, part of a regional dairy industry spanning approximately 60 Curry and Roosevelt county dairies.
Genuinely affordable housing
Clovis's average home value ran approximately $159,170 per Zillow, up 3.4% year-over-year -- well below the national median.
Key takeaways
- Cannon AFB anchors a real, active Air Force Special Operations Command presence.
- Clovis's dairy and cheese-processing economy is real, substantial, and currently active.
- Housing runs genuinely affordable relative to national medians.
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