Living in South Valley
South Valley is a large place in New Mexico, United States, home to 40,976 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are digital natives (top 17%, #767 of 4,750), car-free households (top 25%, #963 of 3,933), business owners (top 27%, #3,188 of 12,111).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about South Valley
- The Rio Grande runs through or right past it.
- It is part of Greater Albuquerque, 11 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 48 min and sets around 0:59; in late June it sets around 4:24.
How South Valley ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In New Mexico | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 41 | #8,182 of 11,898 | #13 of 75 | Map |
| Low-income household | 48 | #2,626 of 9,771 | #9 of 64 | Map |
| Low-income family | 45 | #4,013 of 8,006 | #7 of 40 | Map |
| Single parent | 49 | #3,207 of 6,237 | #6 of 28 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 49 | #8,284 of 9,474 | #21 of 50 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 47 | #7,769 of 9,474 | #19 of 50 | Map |
| Early retiree | 53 | #7,880 of 10,762 | #26 of 75 | Map |
| Single professional | 62 | #1,320 of 4,537 | #2 of 14 | Map |
| Young professional | 65 | #1,223 of 4,444 | #2 of 14 | Map |
| DINKS | 66 | #1,366 of 3,053 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Remote worker | 59 | #3,099 of 7,271 | #14 of 47 | Map |
| Commuter | 70 | #1,833 of 6,227 | #3 of 26 | Map |
| Car-free household | 68 | #963 of 3,933 | #2 of 14 | Map |
| Student | 66 | #1,238 of 2,119 | #2 of 5 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 52 | #2,188 of 8,006 | #9 of 40 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 44 | #5,503 of 12,111 | #39 of 86 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 63 | #1,177 of 4,114 | #2 of 12 | Map |
| Expat professional | 65 | #2,530 of 7,271 | #2 of 47 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 51 | #6,427 of 9,474 | #7 of 50 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 11 | #17,813 of 18,063 | #176 of 177 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 17 | #9,645 of 16,523 | #127 of 146 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 12 | #16,890 of 18,063 | #176 of 177 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 56 | #6,325 of 16,523 | #9 of 146 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 74 | #1,454 of 21,167 | #2 of 216 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 53 | #10,551 of 12,111 | #63 of 86 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 66 | #3,188 of 12,111 | #2 of 86 | Map |
| Digital native | 62 | #767 of 4,750 | #2 of 14 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Albuquerque 9 km
- Lee Acres (New Mexico, 5,858 residents) 16 km
- Los Ranchos de Albuquerque 17 km
- North Valley 19 km
- Los Lunas 23 km
- Rio Rancho 25 km
- Corrales 26 km
- Los Chavez 32 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.