Bosque Farms, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Valencia County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,042 Population 1,026/sq mi density
$63,889 Median Income $38,796 per capita
$261,900 Home Value $422,894 Zillow
$869 Median Rent 35.9% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
147 Violent Crime/100K 684 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$63,889 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$261,900 home value, $869/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
147 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Bosque Farms, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,889
15% below
$38,796 per capita
Home Value
$261,900
7% below
Zillow: $422,894
Median Rent
$869/mo
25% below
35.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
147/100K
61% below
684/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.5%
18% below
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Bosque Farms Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bosque Farms's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
85%
Home Value
93%
Rent
75%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
197%
Crime
39%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bosque Farms a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bosque Farms residents earn a median household income of $63,889 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,796. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,532 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bosque Farms is $261,900 , 7% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $422,894. Median rent is $869/month, with 35.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.

Safety & Crime

Bosque Farms reports 147 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 684/100K.

Education

27.5% of adults in Bosque Farms hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bosque Farms has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population4,042
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density1,026/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans10.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$63,889
Per Capita$38,796
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$2,430M
Avg Weekly Wage$955

Housing

A
Home Value$261,900
Rent$869
Ownership88.9%
Zillow$422,894
Housing Units1,610
Rent Burden35.9%

Crime

F
Violent147/100K
Property684/100K

Health

Obesity34.8%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,779/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain9.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation4,862 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.5%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute28 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Bosque Farms was built in 1982.
21.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.