Peralta, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
3,385 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,703 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$275,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$418 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,077 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
78.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Valencia County
8
Albuquerque Metro Area
7
New Mexico
6

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Valencia County
7
Albuquerque Metro Area
8
New Mexico
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 33
Feb 1 2 38
Mar 1 2 43
Apr 1 1 51
May 1 0 61
Jun 1 0 70
Jul 2 0 73
Aug 2 0 71
Sep 2 0 65
Oct 1 1 53
Nov 1 2 41
Dec 1 5 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 48%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 14%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, NM State Senate District 29, NM State House District 8, NM
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Schools

Peralta Elementary
<1 miles, N • 1.9 star
Valencia Elementary
2 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Los Lunas Family School
2 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Bosque Farms Elementary
2 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Central New Mexico Community College
17 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Brookline College-Albuquerque
18 miles, N • 1 star
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
18 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Presbyterian Hospital
18 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Lovelace Medical Center
18 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Santa Fe Municipal Airport
64 miles, NE • 1 star
Roswell Air Center
162 miles, SE • 1 star
Durango-La Plata County Airport
171 miles, N • 1 star
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