Las Maravillas, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Valencia County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,776 Population 1,758/sq mi density
$61,200 Median Income $31,196 per capita
$191,300 Home Value $396,947 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$61,200 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$191,300 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Las Maravillas, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,200
19% below
$31,196 per capita
Home Value
$191,300
32% below
Zillow: $396,947
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
30% below
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
58% above
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
1% above
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Las Maravillas Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
81%
Home Value
68%
Poverty
101%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
158%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Las Maravillas a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Las Maravillas residents earn a median household income of $61,200 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,196. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% 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 Las Maravillas is $191,300 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $396,947. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.

Education

23.7% of adults in Las Maravillas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Las Maravillas 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

Population1,776
Median Age30.3 yrs
Density1,758/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$61,200
Per Capita$31,196
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$2,430M
Avg Weekly Wage$955

Housing

A+
Home Value$191,300
Rent
Ownership94.7%
Zillow$396,947
Housing Units563
Rent Burden28.7%

Health

Obesity32.3%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death11,779/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain9.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation5,014 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute35 min
Broadband76.1%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Las Maravillas was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.