Valencia CDP (Valencia County), NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Valencia County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,219 Population 1,121/sq mi density
$70,521 Median Income $35,276 per capita
$242,400 Home Value $396,947 Zillow
$676 Median Rent 15.4% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$70,521 median income, 9.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$242,400 home value, $676/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Valencia CDP (Valencia County), NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,521
6% below
$35,276 per capita
Home Value
$242,400
14% below
Zillow: $396,947
Median Rent
$676/mo
42% below
15.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.4%
25% below
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.6%
167% above
21.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
0% below
10.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Valencia CDP (Valencia County) Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
94%
Home Value
86%
Rent
58%
Poverty
175%
Bachelor's
75%
Unemployment
267%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Valencia CDP (Valencia County) a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Valencia CDP (Valencia County) residents earn a median household income of $70,521 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,276. The unemployment rate stands at 9.6% (167% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.7% 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 Valencia CDP (Valencia County) is $242,400 , 14% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $396,947. Median rent is $676/month, with 15.4% 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 1984.

Education

25.4% of adults in Valencia CDP (Valencia County) hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Valencia CDP (Valencia County) 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

Population2,219
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density1,121/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans9.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$70,521
Per Capita$35,276
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty21.7%
County GDP$2,430M
Avg Weekly Wage$955

Housing

A+
Home Value$242,400
Rent$676
Ownership90.4%
Zillow$396,947
Housing Units902
Rent Burden15.4%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain9.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation4,848 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute30 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Valencia CDP (Valencia County) was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.