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Monterey Park, NM

Census-designated place in Valencia County, New Mexico.

Population

667

Land area

2.6sq mi

People per sq mi

252

ZIP codes

0

Monterey Park and its ZIP codes

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Monterey Park at a glance

  • Monterey Park is about 14 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
  • The median household income is $28,162, 56% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $56,300 (77% below New Mexico).

Local data for Monterey Park, NM

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Monterey Park, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$28,162

Poverty rate

25.0%

Median home value

$56,300

Homeownership

91.3%

Bachelor's or higher

18.6%

Median age

34.7

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (608), Irish Americans (37), German Americans (37).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Valencia County. PPP loans are for Monterey Park.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.4%

Sep 2026, +1.1 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

Valencia County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Monterey Park, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone86.6%
  • Carpooled13.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Environment and hazard risk

Monterey Park, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Monterey Park, NM, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.3%

U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts

Diabetes

13.2%

U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts

Smoking

12.1%

U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

27.3%

U.S. 11.1% +16.2 pts

Cities near Monterey Park

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
El Cerro MissionCensus-designated place1.4 mi5.9
Las MaravillasCensus-designated place1.9 mi1
El CerroCensus-designated place3.1 mi4.2
ValenciaCensus-designated place4.2 mi2
TomeCensus-designated place4.3 mi5.5
Meadow LakeCensus-designated place5.3 mi11.6
AdelinoCensus-designated place5.7 mi3
PeraltaTown5.7 mi4.4
Los ChavesCensus-designated place6.5 mi11.4
Bosque FarmsVillage7.3 mi3.9
Los LunasVillage7.6 mi20.4
ChicalCensus-designated place7.9 mi0.8
SausalCensus-designated place8 mi2.2
BelenCity8.2 mi19
Rio CommunitiesCity8.2 mi7.7
IsletaCensus-designated place11 mi0.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Monterey Park, NM in?
Monterey Park is in Valencia County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Monterey Park, NM?
About 667 people live in Monterey Park, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Monterey Park?
Nearby places include El Cerro Mission (1.4 mi), Las Maravillas (1.9 mi), El Cerro (3.1 mi), Valencia (4.2 mi), Tome (4.3 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023