At a Glance
Median Income
$28,665
$31,622 per capita
Home Value
$114,500
Zillow: $230,621
Bachelor's Degree+
27.6%
74.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
15.3% smoking rate
How Villanueva Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Villanueva's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Villanueva a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Villanueva residents earn a median household income of $28,665 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,622. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,768 business establishments, including 465 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Villanueva is $114,500 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,621. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
27.6% of adults in Villanueva hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
74.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 17.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population250
Median Age69.3 yrs
Density34/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$28,665
Per Capita$31,622
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$10,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
A
Home Value$114,500
Rent
Ownership80.4%
Zillow$230,621
Housing Units299
Rent Burden30.2%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death8,950/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain17.0 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation5,853 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+74.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 24% / D 73%
Broadband43.1%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Villanueva was built in 1960.
50.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Santa Fe Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 465 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.