The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Valencia county is rated a 5. The average temperature during the month of June is 78.7℉ and the average temperature in January is 35.2℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 28% and the area covered by water is 0.06%. The overall influence score for Valencia is 2.
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Valencia County is located in the central part of New Mexico and covers 1,704 square miles. As of the 2019 U.S. Census, the population was estimated to be 78,236 people. The majority (68.6%) of Valencia County residents are Hispanic or Latino, with a smaller proportion (17.8%) identifying as White alone. The median household income for Valencia County was $45,941 in 2019, below the state median of $55,829 and significantly lower than the national median of $68,703.
The unemployment rate in Valencia County is higher than both the state and national average, with 7.7% unemployment as of 2019 compared to 4.2% for the state and 3.9% nationally. Poverty is a major issue in Valencia County; nearly one-quarter (24%) of people living there are living in poverty, compared to 13.9% for the state and 10.5% nationally.
Housing conditions in Valencia County are also generally worse than in other parts of the state and country. The median home value is $145,100, significantly lower than both the state ($237,400) and national ($232,200) median values. About 11.3% of homes are vacant or abandoned compared to 8.2% statewide and 7% nationally.
USDA Rural Development State OfficeFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of New Mexico
100 Sun Avenue NE, Suite 130
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Phone: 505-761-4950