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Peralta, NM

Valencia CountyElev. 1,482 m
Population
3,385
Median home
$275,000
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Peralta

Peralta is home to roughly 3,385 residents. Peralta sits in Valencia County. The median age is 39 and the median household income is $67,703. Homes carry a median value of $275,000, and about 86% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (46.6%). Around 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 30 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
3,385
Median age
39
Median household income
$67,703
Per-capita income
$47,676
Poverty rate
11.1%
High-school grad or higher
89.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
Unemployment
5.1%
Avg. commute
29.5 min
Work from home
4.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White43.2%
Hispanic or Latino46.6%
Asian0.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts33.9%
Sales & office23%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance20.8%
Service14.9%
Production, transportation & material moving7.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$275,000
Median gross rent
$1,327/mo
Owner-occupied
85.5%
Median year built
1979
Households
1,348
Avg. household size
2.51

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Public, private and charter schools serving Peralta.

Data source being added: U.S. Dept. of Education / NCES (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Safety

Crime

violent crime70% below national
Peralta117
New Mexico795
United States386
↓ 81% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime55% below national
Peralta879
New Mexico3,102
United States1,952
↓ 15% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Peralta Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Peralta.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Valencia County
LightningRelatively High
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Low
HailRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Peralta is in Valencia County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Peralta sits in Valencia County. Elevation ~1,482 m.

Population trend
4K3K3,38520002024
Map of Peralta
Peralta, NM
Where Peralta is
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Notable people from Peralta
Mariano S. Otero
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Nearby cities
Bosque Farms (2 mi)Los Lunas (6 mi)Belen (8 mi)Rio Communities (13 mi)Albuquerque (19 mi)Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (23 mi)

Common questions

Peralta — frequently asked

What is the population of Peralta, New Mexico?
Peralta has a population of about 3,385, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Peralta?
The median home value in Peralta is $275,000, and the median gross rent is $1,327/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Peralta safe? What is the crime rate?
Peralta Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 117 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Peralta face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Valencia County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including lightning, earthquake, riverine flooding.
How many registered sex offenders are in Peralta?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Peralta. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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