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Peralta, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Valencia County County
Peralta, NM
At a Glance
How Peralta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Peralta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Peralta a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Peralta residents earn a median household income of $67,703 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,676. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% 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 Peralta is $275,000 , 2% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $396,947. Median rent is $1,327/month, with 34.5% 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 1980.
Safety & Crime
Peralta reports 614 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,032/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.8% of adults in Peralta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Peralta has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.