Polvadera, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Valencia County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
730 Population 753/sq mi density
$180,000 Home Value $193,880 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Polvadera, NM

At a Glance

Home Value
$180,000
36% below
Zillow: $193,880
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
71% below
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
89.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Polvadera Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
64%
Poverty
718%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Polvadera a Good Place to Live?

D
1.8 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Polvadera is $180,000 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,880. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.

Education

9.8% of adults in Polvadera hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Polvadera has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population730
Median Age7.8 yrs
Density753/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$56,025
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty89.0%
County GDP$2,430M
Avg Weekly Wage$955

Housing

Home Value$180,000
Rent
Ownership99.3%
Zillow$193,880
Housing Units130
Rent Burden29.6%

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,779/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain8.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation4,649 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Broadband61.2%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Polvadera was built in 1984.
58.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
51.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.