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Valle Vista, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Los Alamos County County
Valle Vista, NM
At a Glance
How Valle Vista Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Valle Vista's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Valle Vista a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Valle Vista residents earn a median household income of $36,481 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,721. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 606 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Valle Vista is $226,900 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $570,822. Median rent is $888/month, with 28.4% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
Valle Vista reports 346 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 9% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,283/100K.
Education
11.3% of adults in Valle Vista hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 44.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Valle Vista has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.