South Valley, New Mexico

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
37,601
Population
$44,670
Median Income
$184,400
Home Value
39.7
Median Age

Demographics

South Valley has a population of 37,601 with a median age of 39.7. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

Hispanic
81.9%
White
48.2%
Black
0.7%
Demographic Value
Total Population37,601
Median Age39.7
White48.2%
Black or African American0.7%
Asian0.2%
Hispanic or Latino81.9%

Income & Economy

The median household income in South Valley is $44,670, which is 40.6% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $24,047. The poverty rate is 21.0%.

$44,670
Median Household Income
$24,047
Per Capita Income
21.0%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in South Valley is 5.7%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In South Valley, 79.6% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5.4% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
79.6%
Bachelor's+
14.1%
Graduate+
5.4%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher79.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher14.1%
Graduate or Professional Degree5.4%

Housing

The median home value in South Valley is $184,400, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $873. The homeownership rate is 71.6%.

$184,400
Median Home Value
$873/mo
Median Rent
71.6%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$184,400
Median Monthly Rent$873
Homeownership Rate71.6%
Vacancy Rate8.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of South Valley, New Mexico?
The population of South Valley, New Mexico is 37,601 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in South Valley, New Mexico?
The median household income in South Valley, New Mexico is $44,670. This is 40.6% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in South Valley, New Mexico?
The median home value in South Valley, New Mexico is $184,400. The median monthly rent is $873.
What percentage of people in South Valley have a college degree?
In South Valley, New Mexico, 14.1% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 79.6% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is South Valley, New Mexico an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in South Valley, New Mexico is 4.1x (median home value $184,400 vs. median income $44,670), making it moderately affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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