Life in South Valley research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in South Valley over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in South Valley:
The population in South Valley is 37,601.
The median home value in South Valley is $250,169.
The median income in South Valley is $44,670.
The cost of living in South Valley is 90 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in South Valley is $873.
The unemployment rate in South Valley is 5.7%.
The poverty rate in South Valley is 21.0%.
The average high in South Valley is 72.1° and the average low is 39.8°.
Cost of living in South Valley summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in South Valley. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Mexico. Key points include:
The cost of living in South Valley is 90 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in South Valley is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in South Valley is $250,169.
The median income in South Valley is $44,670.
Living Expense | South Valley | New Mexico | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 90 | 94 | 100 | |
Services | 96 | 97 | 100 | |
Groceries | 99 | 96 | 100 | |
Health | 91 | 100 | 100 | |
Housing | 73 | 88 | 100 | |
Transportation | 94 | 96 | 100 | |
Utilities | 92 | 91 | 100 |
The average high in South Valley is 72.1° and the average low is 39.8°.
There are 26.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 9.6 inches of precipitation each year with 8.9 inches of snow.
Stat | South Valley |
---|---|
Average Annual High | 72.1 |
Average Annual Low | 39.8 |
Annual Precipitation Days | 26.9 |
Average Annual Precipitation | 9.6 |
Average Annual Snowfall | 8.9 |
The current population in South Valley is 37,601. The population has decreased -10.5% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2022 | 37,601 | -8.3% |
2021 | 41,011 | -0.9% |
2020 | 41,391 | -0.0% |
2019 | 41,397 | -0.6% |
2018 | 41,660 | -0.2% |
2017 | 41,760 | -0.7% |
2016 | 42,056 | -0.6% |
2015 | 42,330 | 1.1% |
2014 | 41,854 | -0.3% |
2013 | 41,992 | - |
15.0% White with 5,645 White residents.
0.6% African American with 243 African American residents.
1.2% American Indian with 466 American Indian residents.
0.1% Asian with 25 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 26 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 16 Other residents.
1.1% Two Or More with 401 Two Or More residents.
81.9% Hispanic with 30,779 Hispanic residents.
Race | South Valley | NM | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 15.0% | 35.6% | 58.9% |
African American | 0.6% | 1.8% | 12.1% |
American Indian | 1.2% | 8.5% | 0.6% |
Asian | 0.1% | 1.5% | 5.7% |
Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 1.1% | 2.4% | 3.5% |
Hispanic | 81.9% | 49.8% | 18.7% |
South Valley is 49.2% female with 18,502 female residents.
South Valley is 50.8% male with 19,099 male residents.
Gender | South Valley | NM | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 49.2% | 50.2% | 50.4% |
Male | 50.8% | 49.8% | 49.6% |
10.0% of adults in South Valley completed < 9th grade.
11.0% of adults in South Valley completed 9-12th grade.
37.0% of adults in South Valley completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in South Valley completed some college.
8.0% of adults in South Valley completed associate's degree.
9.0% of adults in South Valley completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in South Valley completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in South Valley completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in South Valley completed doctorate degree.
Education | South Valley | NM | USA |
---|---|---|---|
< 9th Grade | 10.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 37.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 20.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 16.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 4.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
6.9% of households in South Valley earn Less than $10,000.
7.9% of households in South Valley earn $10,000 to $14,999.
13.8% of households in South Valley earn $15,000 to $24,999.
12.4% of households in South Valley earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.1% of households in South Valley earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.1% of households in South Valley earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.4% of households in South Valley earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.3% of households in South Valley earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.3% of households in South Valley earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.7% of households in South Valley earn $200,000 or more.
Income | South Valley | NM | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 6.9% | 6.8% | 4.9% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 7.9% | 5.5% | 3.8% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 13.8% | 9.7% | 7.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 12.4% | 9.2% | 7.4% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 12.1% | 12.0% | 10.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 14.1% | 17.3% | 16.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 14.4% | 12.1% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 12.3% | 14.6% | 17.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 3.3% | 6.6% | 8.8% |
$200,000 or more | 2.7% | 6.1% | 11.4% |