City safety & data profile

South ValleyNM

South Valley, NM is a 41K-resident city in Bernalillo County with a median household income of $58,224.

Bernalillo County, New Mexico. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for South Valley, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. South Valley has a population larger than 74% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $224,300.

Data updated 2026-07-22

41K
Population
Top 26%
By size
$58,224
Median income
$224,300
Median home
18.5%
Poverty rate

The read on South Valley

South Valley posts a median household income higher than 20% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 80%
by median income, US cities

Where South Valley income ranks nationally

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

$58,224 Bottom 20% higher than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $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 South Valley, NM beyond the headline numbers

South Valley sits inside Bernalillo County, New Mexico, at roughly 35.01°N, -106.68°W. Population 40,976, $58,224 median household income. Median home value $224,300, median rent $954. Poverty rate 18.5%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: South Valley's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 37%, then high blood pressure at 36.1%.

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

Population
40,976
South Valley
Median Income
$58,224
-14% vs avg
Median Home Value
$224,300
Near average
Median Age
41.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Bernalillo County) - South 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 South Valley, NM
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$954/mo
Poverty Rate
18.5% +30% vs avg
Unemployment 4.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 15.1%
Work From Home 8.3%
Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 31.1%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
37%
High Blood Pressure
36.1%
Short Sleep Duration
32.4%
Physical Inactivity
31.7%
Lack of Health Insurance
23.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
17.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.3%
Diabetes
15.4%
Current Smoking
13.9%
Binge Drinking
12.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 55.6%
Annual Checkup 66.6%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.6%
Stroke
4%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of South Valley, NM? ▼
South Valley, NM has a population of 40,976 people, located in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
What is the median household income in South Valley? ▼
The median household income in South Valley, NM is $58,224 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 18.5%.
What is the median home value in South Valley? ▼
The median home value in South Valley, NM is $224,300. Median rent is $954/month.
What are the top health concerns in South Valley? ▼
The top health indicators in South Valley include Obesity (37%), High Blood Pressure (36.1%), Short Sleep Duration (32.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in South Valley? ▼
The median age in South Valley, NM is 41.7 years. 15.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

South Valley, NM is located in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. With a population of 41K and a $58,224 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Safety alerts for the South 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 South 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 South 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.
  • Compare South Valley 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 (Bernalillo County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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