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Valle Vista

New Mexico · 729 residents · 0.27 sq mi
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Valle Vista is a city of 729 people in New Mexico. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 19% of adults. 27.7% of people here live below the federal poverty line. That trails the New Mexico median by roughly 43%. Households take in $36,635 at the median, 55% less than the US figure. Density works out to 2,720 people per square mile.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

729
−4%since 2023
from 759 in 2023
2020 – 2024
2,720 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 2,832 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
39.6
Unchangedsince 2023
from 39.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.27 sq mi
Population, 20202024
70976982988894820202024Valle Vista
2024729
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54%(29)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.2%(38)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.5%(18)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1917.1%(125)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2412.9%(94)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 344%(29)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4423.6%(172)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413%(95)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 645.8%(42)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.8%(64)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.2%(23)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$36,635
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $36,481 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$18,672
Unchangedsince 2023
from $18,721 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 23.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
27.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 27.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.458
+1%since 2023
from 0.452 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade31.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$322,600
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $226,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$923
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $888 in 2023
US average: $1,442
70.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 67.4% in 2023
30.0% rent
4.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.77 people
−12%since 2023
from 3.14 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
39.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 31.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
36.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 31.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
8.8
+42%since 2023
from 6.2 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic6.5%(49)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino93.5%(710)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.6%(41)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino94.4%(688)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
13
−12%since 2023
from 15 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican79.1%(577)
Spaniard6.3%(46)
Dominican3.3%(24)
Ancestry
American2.1%(15)
Finnish0.5%(4)
German0.1%(1)
Section 05

Education

19.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
65.6%
+21.3 ptssince 2023
from 44.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
9.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.1 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 18.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
89.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 89.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
9.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
52.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 55.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
47.1%
US average: 74.6%
27.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 27.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
10.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

56.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 58.0% in 2023
43.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 42.0% in 2023
22.9%
−11.6 ptssince 2023
from 34.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
4.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
17.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 21.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
17.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
73.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 80.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
97.0%
US average: 95.5%
94.1%
US average: 87.7%
45.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 35.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
54.9%
−9.5 ptssince 2023
from 64.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married58.1%(218)
Married33.3%(125)
Widowed4.5%(17)
Divorced4%(15)
Women 15+
Never married39.4%(106)
Married37.2%(100)
Widowed9.3%(25)
Divorced14.1%(38)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

17.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
15.2%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
18.4%
US average: 13.8%
21.9%
US average: 18.4%
39.9%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.1%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
34.7%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
57.5%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)25.9%(7)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era74.1%(20)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 27 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valle Vista, New Mexico?

Valle Vista, New Mexico has about 729 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Valle Vista, New Mexico?

The typical household in Valle Vista, New Mexico earns about $36,635 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Valle Vista, New Mexico expensive?

In Valle Vista, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $322,600, and the typical rent is about $923 a month.

How educated are people in Valle Vista, New Mexico?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Valle Vista, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Valle Vista, New Mexico?

About 27.7% of people in Valle Vista, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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