South Valley, NM
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
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
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
South Valley's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
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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6
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7
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8
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9
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10
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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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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% |
