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Valencia
  • Suburb of Albuquerque, NM
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Albuquerque

Valencia

#1 in Best Places to Buy a House in Albuquerque Area
  • A minus
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Albuquerque, NM
  • 1 review
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      A
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B+
    Valencia is a suburb of Albuquerque with a population of 2,236. Valencia is in Valencia County and is one of the best places to live in New Mexico. Living in Valencia offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Valencia and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Valencia are above average.
    About Valencia...
    Population
    2,236
    Suburb of
    Albuquerque
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $170,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $549
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Suburban Rural Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      15%
    • Own
      85%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      6%
    • 10-17 years
      15%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      22%
    • 35-44 years
      4%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      17%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      20%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      8%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      39%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
    More About Valencia Residents

    Working in Valencia

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $67,022
    National
    $69,021
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    Valencia Reviews

    1 review
    • Dec 17 2018
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