City safety & data profile

Los LunasNM

Los Lunas, NM is a 15K-resident city in Valencia County with a median household income of $62,330.

Valencia County, New Mexico. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Los Lunas, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Los Lunas has a population larger than 29% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $262,900.

Data updated 2026-07-22

15K
Population
Top 71%
By size
$62,330
Median income
$262,900
Median home
18.2%
Poverty rate

The read on Los Lunas

Los Lunas posts a median household income higher than 26% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 74%
by median income, US cities

Where Los Lunas income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$62,330 Bottom 26% higher than 26% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NM $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Los Lunas, NM beyond the headline numbers

Los Lunas sits inside Valencia County, New Mexico, at roughly 34.81°N, -106.73°W. Population 15,336, $62,330 median household income. Median home value $262,900, median rent $1,110. Poverty rate 18.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Los Lunas's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 34.5%, then short sleep duration at 34%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Los Lunas from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
15,336
Los Lunas
Median Income
$62,330
-8% vs avg
Median Home Value
$262,900
+15% vs avg
Median Age
38.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Valencia County) - Los Lunas's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
78K+3%
Median Income
$58,933+39%
Median Home Value
$223,000+67%
Poverty Rate
18.1%-23%
Unemployment
6.9%-43%

Economics

Economics indicators for Los Lunas, NM
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,110/mo
Poverty Rate
18.2% +28% vs avg
Unemployment 4.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 25.9%
Work From Home 9.2%
Public Transit 1.2%

Population

White 50.7%
African American 2%
Asian 2.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
34.5%
Short Sleep Duration
34%
High Blood Pressure
32.9%
Physical Inactivity
26.6%
Lack of Health Insurance
16.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.2%
Binge Drinking
13.8%
Diabetes
13.2%
Current Smoking
12.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 60.6%
Annual Checkup 69%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.5%
Stroke
3.5%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Los Lunas, NM? ▼
Los Lunas, NM has a population of 15,336 people, located in Valencia County, New Mexico.
What is the median household income in Los Lunas? ▼
The median household income in Los Lunas, NM is $62,330 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 18.2%.
What is the median home value in Los Lunas? ▼
The median home value in Los Lunas, NM is $262,900. Median rent is $1,110/month.
What are the top health concerns in Los Lunas? ▼
The top health indicators in Los Lunas include Obesity (34.5%), Short Sleep Duration (34%), High Blood Pressure (32.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Los Lunas? ▼
The median age in Los Lunas, NM is 38.3 years. 25.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Los Lunas, NM is located in Valencia County, New Mexico. With a population of 15K and a $62,330 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the Los Lunas area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

South Valley, NM 41K Albuquerque, NM 565K North Valley, NM 11K Rio Rancho, NM 88K Enchanted Hills, NM 88K Los Alamos, NM 12K Santa Fe, NM 88K Espanola, NM 10K
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Using Los Lunas's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Los Lunas area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Los Lunas against New Mexico peers on any ranking lens. Explore New Mexico

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Valencia County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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