South Valley, NM
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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South Valley, New Mexico Info Snack

Population
39,150
Unemployment
5.4%
Poverty
20.5%
Median Home
$153,400
Median Income
$41,537
Median Rent
$743

South Valley SnackAbility

5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
6
Diversity
8
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
4
Commute
7

South Valley, NM Cost Of Living

88
South Valley's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense South Valley New Mexico National Average
Overall 88 92 100
Services 98 92 100
Groceries 96 94 100
Health 94 98 100
Housing 76 87 100
Transportation 90 88 100
Utilities 97 91 100

Rankings for South Valley in New Mexico

Map Of South Valley, NM

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Population over time in South Valley

Year Population % Change
2020 39,150 -4.5%
2019 41,011 -0.9%
2018 41,391 -0.0%
2017 41,397 -0.6%
2016 41,660 -0.2%
2015 41,760 -0.7%
2014 42,056 -0.6%
2013 42,330 1.1%
2012 41,854 -0.3%
2011 41,992 -

Race / Ethnicity in South Valley

White
16.3% (6,382)
African American
0.8% (313)
American Indian
1.3% (498)
Asian
0.3% (102)
Hawaiian
0.2% (77)
Other
0.1% (37)
Two Or More
0.5% (208)
Hispanic
80.5% (31,533)
Race South Valley NM USA
White 16.3% 36.7% 60.1%
African American 0.8% 1.8% 12.2%
American Indian 1.3% 8.6% 0.6%
Asian 0.3% 1.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.3%
Two Or More 0.5% 1.9% 2.8%
Hispanic 80.5% 49.2% 18.2%

Gender in South Valley

Female
49.1% (19,235)
Male
50.9% (19,915)
Gender South Valley NM USA
Female 49.1% 50.5% 50.8%
Male 50.9% 49.5% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in South Valley for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
12.0% (4,698)
9-12th Grade
11.0% (4,306)
High School / GED
35.0% (13,702)
Some College
20.0% (7,830)
Associate's Degree
8.0% (3,132)
Bachelor's Degree
9.0% (3,523)
Master's Degree
4.0% (1,566)
Professional Degree
0.0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (391)
Education South Valley NM USA
< 9th Grade 12.0% 5.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 11.0% 8.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 35.0% 26.0% 27.0%
Some College 20.0% 23.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 8.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 9.0% 16.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 4.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 0.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 2.0% 1.0%

Household Income For South Valley, New Mexico

Less than $10,000
7.8% (304,534)
$10,000 to $14,999
8.9% (347,061)
$15,000 to $24,999
15.0% (586,522)
$25,000 to $34,999
13.1% (514,598)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.7% (497,188)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.8% (617,632)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.1% (512,315)
$100,000 to $149,999
9.1% (354,482)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.4% (132,145)
$200,000 or more
1.2% (48,520)
Income South Valley NM USA
Less than $10,000 7.8% 8.4% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 8.9% 5.7% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 15.0% 11.2% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 13.1% 10.3% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.7% 13.2% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.8% 17.8% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.1% 11.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 9.1% 12.8% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.4% 4.7% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 1.2% 4.1% 8.3%

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