What are the schools like in Peralta, NM?

School district data for Peralta is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Peralta?

The median household income in Peralta, NM is $57,711 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.3%.

What is the weather like in Peralta, NM?

Peralta has an average high temperature of 51.4°F in January and 93.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 5.1 inches.

Peralta, NM Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Peralta, NM affordable or expensive?

Peralta's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Peralta is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $242,800 and the median rent is $870 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Peralta, NM?

Peralta has a violent crime rate of 144.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 724.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Peralta, NM a Good Place to Live?

Peralta is a small town of 3,379 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $57,711 and a 11.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Peralta stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Peralta is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Peralta city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 93.0

Peralta's overall cost of living index is 93.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Peralta costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Peralta, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	$242,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$870	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,711	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Peralta's violent crime rate is 144.8 per 100,000 residents — 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

144.8 /100k

Property Crime

724.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Peralta, NM	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Peralta sees average highs of 51.4°F in January and 93.3°F in July, with 11.0 inches of annual precipitation and 5.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Peralta, NM
Average High — January	51.4°F
Average High — July	93.3°F
Annual Precipitation	11.0"
Annual Snowfall	5.1"

Demographics

Metric	Peralta, NM	National Avg
Population	3,379	—
Median Age	39.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	38.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	65.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	29.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.7%	6.3%
Under 18	25.0%	22.2%
65 and over	15.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Valencia CDP (Valencia County), NM 2 mi Bosque Farms, NM 2 mi Chical, NM 3 mi El Cerro, NM 3 mi El Cerro Mission, NM 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Peralta

Peralta, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code:

87042

Peralta vs Other Cities

Peralta, NM vs Valencia CDP (Valencia County), NM Peralta, NM vs Bosque Farms, NM Peralta, NM vs Chical, NM Peralta, NM vs El Cerro, NM Peralta, NM vs El Cerro Mission, NM

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peralta, NM affordable or expensive?

Peralta's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Peralta roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $242,800 and median rent is $870/month.

What is the crime rate in Peralta, NM?

Peralta's violent crime rate is 144.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 724.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Peralta?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Peralta, NM a good place to live?

Peralta, NM has a population of 3,379, a median household income of $57,711, and an unemployment rate of 11.3%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Peralta?

Peralta averages 51.4°F in January and 93.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 11.0 inches with about 5.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Peralta?

Peralta, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code: 87042.

What is the population of Peralta?

The population of Peralta, New Mexico is 3,379 with a median age of 39.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Peralta?

Key numbers for living in Peralta: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $242,800, median household income $57,711, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Peralta side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.