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Los Chaves, NM
Census-designated place in Valencia County, New Mexico.
Population
4,838
Land area
11.4sq mi
People per sq mi
423
ZIP codes
0
Los Chaves and its ZIP codes
Los Chaves at a glance
- Los Chaves is about 24 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- It is the 48th most populous of 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
- Households here earn a median of $79,662 a year, 24% more than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $285,700 (15% above New Mexico) and median rent is $833 a month.
Local data for Los Chaves, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Los Chaves, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,662
Poverty rate
24.8%
Median home value
$285,700
Median rent
$833/mo
Homeownership
93.3%
Bachelor's or higher
33.6%
Median age
49.9
Average commute
26.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,286), German Americans (651), Irish Americans (321).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Valencia County. PPP loans are for Los Chaves.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,401
17,864 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,865
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$500M
FY 2026, $6,567 per person
How people get to work
Los Chaves, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.8%
- Carpooled11.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home10.2%
Average one-way commute: 26.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Los Chaves, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
476
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
2,142
6.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 19°F
9.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Los Chaves, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.8%
U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
16.0%
U.S. 11.1% +4.9 pts
Cities near Los Chaves
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TomeCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 5.5 |
| BelenCity | 2.4 mi | 19 |
| AdelinoCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 3 |
| SausalCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 2.2 |
| El CerroCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 4.2 |
| Los LunasVillage | 4.9 mi | 20.4 |
| Las MaravillasCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1 |
| Monterey ParkCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 2.6 |
| ValenciaCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 2 |
| Rio CommunitiesCity | 7.1 mi | 7.7 |
| El Cerro MissionCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 5.9 |
| PeraltaTown | 7.6 mi | 4.4 |
| Bosque FarmsVillage | 8.6 mi | 3.9 |
| JaralesCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 8.7 |
| PueblitosCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 2.1 |
| ChicalCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Los Chaves, NM in?
- Los Chaves is in Valencia County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Los Chaves, NM?
- About 4,838 people live in Los Chaves, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Los Chaves?
- Nearby places include Tome (2.3 mi), Belen (2.4 mi), Adelino (2.8 mi), Sausal (4.2 mi), El Cerro (4.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023