Peralta, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Valencia County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,385 Population 761/sq mi density
$67,703 Median Income $47,676 per capita
$275,000 Home Value $408,031 Zillow
$1,327 Median Rent 34.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
145 Violent Crime/100K 753 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$67,703 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$275,000 home value, $1,327/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
145 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Peralta, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,703
10% below
$47,676 per capita
Home Value
$275,000
2% below
Zillow: $408,031
Median Rent
$1,327/mo
14% above
34.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
145/100K
62% below
753/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.8%
26% below
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
0% below
10.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

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)

Income
90%
Home Value
98%
Rent
114%
Poverty
70%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
142%
Crime
38%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Peralta a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 5.1% (42% above 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 $408,031. 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 145 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 753/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 9.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population3,385
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density761/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans14.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$67,703
Per Capita$47,676
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$2,430M
Avg Weekly Wage$955

Housing

A
Home Value$275,000
Rent$1,327
Ownership85.5%
Zillow$408,031
Housing Units1,476
Rent Burden34.5%

Crime

F
Violent145/100K
Property753/100K

Health

Obesity32.0%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death11,779/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain9.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation4,858 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.8%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+12.0%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute30 min
Broadband76.2%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Peralta was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.