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South Valley, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Bernalillo County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
36,605
Population
1,262/sq mi density
$51,062
Median Income
$26,413 per capita
$205,200
Home Value
$338,329 Zillow
$942
Median Rent
29.8% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
883
Violent Crime/100K
5,446 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$51,062 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$205,200 home value, $942/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
883 violent crimes/100K (132% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$205,200
27% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$942/mo
19% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
75.8%
16% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
14,380
Median year built: 1969
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$205,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$338,329
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
75.8%
Owner-Occupied
24.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$828/mo
1 Bedroom
$927/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,129/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,496/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,758/mo
Census median rent:
$942/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
4% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1969
Average age of housing stock: 57 years
Homeownership Rate
75.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $205,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $338,329 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $942 |
| FMR Studio | $828 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $927 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,129 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,496 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,758 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 75.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 24.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 75.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 14,380 |
| Median Year Built | 1969 |
| Rent Burden | 29.8% |