Villanueva, NM

New Mexico · Metropolitan Area

Villanueva is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 250. Residents earn $28,665 per year, which is 62% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
250 Population 34/sq mi density
$28,665 Median Income $31,622 per capita
$114,500 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$28,665 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$114,500 home value
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $28,665
62% lower than US avg
Home Value $114,500
59% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.6%
18% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.8%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Villanueva Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population250
Median Age69.3 yrs
Density34/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$28,665
Per Capita$31,622
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$10,087M

Housing

A
Home Value$114,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.6%
Heart Disease7.1%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain17.0 in/yr
Elevation5,853 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+74.9%
School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 24% / D 73%
CommuteN/A
Libraries8

Is Villanueva a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Villanueva receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Villanueva offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Villanueva is $28,665, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Villanueva is $114,500, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

27.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 74.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Villanueva experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.0 inches, including 25.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Villanueva has a population of 250 with a density of 34 people per square mile. The median age is 69.3 years, 78% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Hispanic (17.6%), with 17.6% Asian.

Population

250
Total Population
34
People / sq mi
69.3yrs
Median Age
78% above US avg
7.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.4%
Female 55.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Villanueva vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only13.9%
82% below US avg
Spanish86.1%
543% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Villanueva vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Villanueva is $28,665, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Villanueva vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,665
62% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,622
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
IRS Avg AGI$89,177

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,768
County GDP$10,087M

Business (County)

Restaurants465
Healthcare561
Retail775
Manufacturing124

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,168
48% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.51%

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home50.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Villanueva is $114,500, 59% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$114,500
59% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$828
1 Bedroom$927
2 Bedrooms$1,129
3 Bedrooms$1,496
4 Bedrooms$1,758

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,168
48% above US avg
Effective Rate4.51%
In Villanueva, 38.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.6% report depression. 33.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Villanueva vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.8%
21% above US avg
Diabetes14.6%
Heart Disease7.1%
High Blood Pressure31.7%
Asthma9.4%
COPD6.0%
Stroke3.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.7%
Physical Inactivity33.1%
Depression21.6%
Mental Distress17.7%
Physical Distress17.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.4%
Checkup Rate64.4%
Premature Death8,950/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access83.4%
Healthcare Facilities561

Crime Rates: Villanueva vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Safety Score

Villanueva has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 17.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall17.0 inches
55% below US avg
Snowfall25.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation5,853 ft (1,784 m)
Area7.3 sq mi (18.8 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates35.2659°N, 105.3602°W
County FIPS35049
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 27.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 48.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 24.4%
D 73.4%

Winner: Democrat by 48.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.6%
18% below US avg
High School+74.9%
School Test Score4.65
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density34/sq mi
Total Area7.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities561
Restaurants465
Retail Stores775

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home50.7%

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