What are the schools like in Valle Vista, NM?

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

What is the median household income in Valle Vista?

The median household income in Valle Vista, NM is $35,833 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.

What is the weather like in Valle Vista, NM?

Valle Vista has an average high temperature of 44.3°F in January and 88.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 20.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Valle Vista, NM affordable or expensive?

Valle Vista's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Valle Vista is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $191,400 and the median rent is $785 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Valle Vista, NM?

Valle Vista has a violent crime rate of 607.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3434.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Valle Vista, NM a Good Place to Live?

Valle Vista is a small town of 796 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $35,833 and a 4.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Valle Vista stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Valle Vista is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Valle Vista 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: 92.5

Valle Vista's overall cost of living index is 92.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Valle Vista costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Valle Vista, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	$191,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$785	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$35,833	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Valle Vista's violent crime rate is 607.2 per 100,000 residents — 60% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

607.2 /100k

Property Crime

3434.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Valle Vista, 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	12.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	55.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Valle Vista sees average highs of 44.3°F in January and 88.5°F in July, with 10.7 inches of annual precipitation and 20.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Valle Vista, NM
Average High — January	44.3°F
Average High — July	88.5°F
Annual Precipitation	10.7"
Annual Snowfall	20.2"

Demographics

Metric	Valle Vista, NM	National Avg
Population	796	—
Median Age	39.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	63.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	34.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	13.9%	22.2%
65 and over	15.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

La Cienega, NM 3 mi Agua Fria, NM 6 mi Arroyo Hondo CDP (Santa Fe County), NM 7 mi Tres Arroyos, NM 7 mi Santa Fe, NM 7 mi

Valle Vista vs Other Cities

Valle Vista, NM vs La Cienega, NM Valle Vista, NM vs Agua Fria, NM Valle Vista, NM vs Arroyo Hondo CDP (Santa Fe County), NM Valle Vista, NM vs Tres Arroyos, NM Valle Vista, NM vs Santa Fe, NM

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Valle Vista, NM affordable or expensive?

Valle Vista's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Valle Vista roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $191,400 and median rent is $785/month.

What is the crime rate in Valle Vista, NM?

Valle Vista's violent crime rate is 607.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3434.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Valle Vista?

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

Is Valle Vista, NM a good place to live?

Valle Vista, NM has a population of 796, a median household income of $35,833, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. 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 Valle Vista?

Valle Vista averages 44.3°F in January and 88.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 10.7 inches with about 20.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Valle Vista?

The population of Valle Vista, New Mexico is 796 with a median age of 39.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Valle Vista?

Key numbers for living in Valle Vista: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $191,400, median household income $35,833, crime index 161 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Valle Vista side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.