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Valle Vista

New Mexico · 729 residents · 0.268 sq mi
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Valle Vista has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,635. Population has declined 4% since 2023. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $322,600. The poverty rate of 27.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the New Mexico median.

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

Total population
729
−4%since 2023
from 759 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,720 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 2,832 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
39.6
Unchangedsince 2023
from 39.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
70976982988894820202024Valle Vista
2024729
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,635
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $36,481 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
27.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 27.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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

Median home value
$322,600
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $226,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$923
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $888 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 67.4% in 2023
30.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 31.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 31.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.8
+42%since 2023
from 6.2 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic6.5%(49)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino93.5%(710)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.1%(115)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.6%(41)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino94.4%(688)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.3%(97)
Diversity Score
13
−12%since 2023
from 15 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 18.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 89.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 55.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 27.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
10.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 58.0% in 2023
Female
43.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 42.0% in 2023
Foreign born
22.9%
−11.6 ptssince 2023
from 34.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 21.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 80.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
45.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 35.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
54.9%
−9.5 ptssince 2023
from 64.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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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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