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Valle Vista, NM

Census-designated place in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.

Population

729

Land area

0.3sq mi

People per sq mi

2,718

ZIP codes

0

Valle Vista and its ZIP codes

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Valle Vista at a glance

  • Valle Vista is about 156 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
  • The median household income is $36,635, 43% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $322,600 (30% above New Mexico) and median rent is $923 a month.

Housing and community stats

Valle Vista, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$36,635

Poverty rate

27.7%

Median home value

$322,600

Median rent

$923/mo

Homeownership

70.0%

Bachelor's or higher

19.3%

Median age

39.6

Average commute

18.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (577), Dominican Americans (24), German Americans (1).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Santa Fe County. PPP loans are for Valle Vista.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.2%

Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$64,379

61,880 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$82,474

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.39B

FY 2026, $15,426 per person

Santa Fe County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Valle Vista, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone89.9%
  • Carpooled9.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.3%

Average one-way commute: 18.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Valle Vista, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

1,038

Countywide, mostly drought

Flood insurance policies

388

0.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

89° / 20°F

10.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Valle Vista, NM, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.0%

U.S. 33.3% -2.3 pts

Diabetes

14.1%

U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts

Smoking

13.7%

U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

25.9%

U.S. 11.1% +14.8 pts

Cities near Valle Vista

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
La CienegaCensus-designated place2.8 mi11.7
Agua FriaCensus-designated place6 mi2.4
Tres ArroyosCensus-designated place6.5 mi9.2
Arroyo HondoCensus-designated place6.6 mi3.2
Seton VillageCensus-designated place7.1 mi0.2
ConejoCensus-designated place7.4 mi1.9
Sunlit HillsCensus-designated place7.9 mi3.8
Eldorado at Santa FeCensus-designated place8.2 mi20.8
Santa FeCity8.7 mi52.2
Santa Fe FoothillsCensus-designated place9.4 mi8.3
Las CampanasCensus-designated place9.4 mi10.4
La BajadaCensus-designated place11 mi0.2
Tano RoadCensus-designated place11 mi11.5
Cañada de los AlamosCensus-designated place11 mi3.7
Los CerrillosCensus-designated place11 mi3.4
La TierraCensus-designated place12 mi9.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Valle Vista, NM in?
Valle Vista is in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Valle Vista, NM?
About 729 people live in Valle Vista, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Valle Vista?
Nearby places include La Cienega (2.8 mi), Agua Fria (6 mi), Tres Arroyos (6.5 mi), Arroyo Hondo (6.6 mi), Seton Village (7.1 mi).

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