At a Glance
Median Income
$114,207
$64,789 per capita
Home Value
$549,700
Zillow: $700,444
Median Rent
$1,184/mo
21.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
243/100K
404/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.4%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
8.8% smoking rate
How Corrales Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Corrales's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Corrales a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Corrales residents earn a median household income of $114,207 , which is 52% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $64,789. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,948 business establishments, including 1,584 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Corrales is $549,700 , 95% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $700,444. Median rent is $1,184/month, with 21.4% 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 1987.
Safety & Crime
Corrales reports 243 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 404/100K.
Education
52.4% of adults in Corrales hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% above the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Corrales has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.5 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61.
Data Overview
People
Population8,557
Median Age55.8 yrs
Density793/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born6.4%
Veterans11.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$114,207
Per Capita$64,789
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$54,831M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,221
Housing
B+
Home Value$549,700
Rent$1,184
Ownership91.3%
Zillow$700,444
Housing Units3,924
Rent Burden21.4%
Crime
F
Violent243/100K
Property404/100K
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death11,524/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain9.5 in/yr
AQI61 (Moderate)
Elevation5,049 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.4%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+24.5%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute28 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries20
Did You Know?
The median home in Corrales was built in 1987.
24.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 1,584 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 102 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.