City safety & data profile

North ValleyNM

North Valley, NM is a 11K-resident city in Bernalillo County with a median household income of $61,498.

Bernalillo County, New Mexico. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for North Valley, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. North Valley has a population larger than 9% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $302,700.

Data updated 2026-07-22

11K
Population
Top 91%
By size
$61,498
Median income
$302,700
Median home
17.6%
Poverty rate

The read on North Valley

North Valley posts a median household income higher than 25% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 75%
by median income, US cities

Where North Valley income ranks nationally

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

$61,498 Bottom 25% higher than 25% 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 North Valley, NM beyond the headline numbers

North Valley sits inside Bernalillo County, New Mexico, at roughly 35.17°N, -106.62°W. Population 11,333, $61,498 median household income. Median home value $302,700, median rent $893. Poverty rate 17.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: North Valley's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 38.3%, then obesity at 34.1%.

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

Population
11,333
North Valley
Median Income
$61,498
-10% vs avg
Median Home Value
$302,700
+33% vs avg
Median Age
46.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Bernalillo County) - North Valley'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
674K+1%
Median Income
$69,473+42%
Median Home Value
$292,900+57%
Poverty Rate
15.2%-16%
Unemployment
5.3%-37%

Economics

Economics indicators for North Valley, NM
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$893/mo
Poverty Rate
17.6% +24% vs avg
Unemployment 8.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 27.6%
Work From Home 21.6%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 50.8%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
38.3%
Obesity
34.1%
Short Sleep Duration
29.4%
Physical Inactivity
25.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.8%
Lack of Health Insurance
14.8%
Diabetes
14.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
14.4%
Binge Drinking
12.1%
Current Smoking
11.8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 64.1%
Annual Checkup 70.7%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.1%
Stroke
4.1%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of North Valley, NM? ▼
North Valley, NM has a population of 11,333 people, located in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
What is the median household income in North Valley? ▼
The median household income in North Valley, NM is $61,498 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 17.6%.
What is the median home value in North Valley? ▼
The median home value in North Valley, NM is $302,700. Median rent is $893/month.
What are the top health concerns in North Valley? ▼
The top health indicators in North Valley include High Blood Pressure (38.3%), Obesity (34.1%), Short Sleep Duration (29.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in North Valley? ▼
The median age in North Valley, NM is 46.2 years. 27.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

North Valley, NM is located in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. With a population of 11K and a $61,498 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Safety alerts for the North Valley area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using North Valley'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 North Valley 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.
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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 (Bernalillo County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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