Livability Score

58
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lily Marie's Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Hubbell House Historic Site
Attraction
AMC Albuquerque 12 + IMAX
Cinema
Isleta Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (6) F
Twisters
Fast Food
Kelly Liquors
Alcohol
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Pizza 9 South Valley
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (5) F
Mountain View Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Los Padillas Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (2) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Smith's
Grocery Store
Parks (35) F
Durand Open Space
Park
Rio Bravo County Park
Park
Adobe Acres Park
Park
Valley Gardens Park
Park
Mountain View Park
Park
Los Padillas Historical Marker
Park
Lazy Day Park
Park
Tom Tenorio Park
Park
Tom Tenorio Park
Park
Desert Springs Park
Park
Desert Sands Park
Park
Anderson Highlands Park
Park
Vista Nueva Park
Park
South San Jose Park
Park
Morning Sun Park
Park
Sun Chaser Park
Park
Portrait Park
Playground
Shops (17) F
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Judy's Trading Post & Auction
Furniture
Circle K
Convenience Store
Ross
Department Store
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Leslie Nails and Spa
Beauty
Great Clips
Hairdresser
T-Mobile
Electronics
Speedway
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Maverik
Convenience Store
Allsup's
Convenience Store
Metal Depots
Home Improvement
Allsup's
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Pilot
Convenience Store
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commute C-

Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in South Valley.
Public Transit Stops (6)
Stops & Stations D-
Bernalillo County/International Sunport
Transit Station
5806 - Dennis Chavez @ Condershire
Bus Stop
5822 - Dennis Chavez @ Condershire
Bus Stop
5820 - Dennis Chavez @ Unser
Bus Stop
5814 - Dennis Chavez @ Unser
Bus Stop
5798 - 98th @ Dennis Chavez
Bus Stop
5802 - 98th @ Dennis Chavez
Bus Stop
5824 - 98th @ Rio Clara
Bus Stop
5826 - 98th @ Rio Clara
Bus Stop
5828 - 98th @ Colobel
Bus Stop
5830 - 98th @ Colobel
Bus Stop
5832 - 98th @ Amole Mesa
Bus Stop
5834 - 98th @ Amole Mesa
Bus Stop
5838 - 98th @ Blake
Bus Stop
5836 - 98th @ Blake
Bus Stop
5842 - 98th @ Gibson
Bus Stop
5840 - 98th @ Gibson
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.6% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in South Valley is 93/100 - which is equal to New Mexico.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C-
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crime F

South Valley crime rates are 4,857 per 100k, which is 29% higher than New Mexico
Property Crime
3,851 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,007 crimes per 100k F
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employment D

The median income in South Valley is $41,537 - which is 9% lower than New Mexico.
Med. Household Income
$41,537 F
Unemployment Rate
3.0% B
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Presbyterian Urgent Care Last Estancias
Clinic
Bernalillo County Fire Station 34 (South Valley)
Fire Station
Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office Las Estancias Substation
Police
Las Estancias Dental Group
Dentist
Bernalillo County Fire Station 38
Fire Station
Bernalillo County Fire Station 33 (South Valley)
Fire Station
Bernalillo County Fire Station 32 (Armijo)
Fire Station
United States Drug Enforcement Administration
Police
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens Healthcare Clinic
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A

South Valley home prices are $153,400 - which is 5% lower than New Mexico
Home Price
$153,400 C-
Home Appreciation Rate
8% B+
Home Affordability
3.7x (home price to income ratio) C
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schools F

The South Valley graduation rate is 65% - which is 19% lower than New Mexico
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
65% F
Elementary Schools (0) F
Rio Grande Christian Academy
Harrison Middle
Adobe Acres Elementary
El Camino Real Academy
Mountain View Elementary
Pajarito Elementary
Barcelona Elementary
South Valley Prep
Mountain View Mennonite School
Polk Middle
Navajo Elementary
South Valley Academy
Ernie Pyle Middle
Kit Carson Elementary
New America School
Robert F. Kennedy Charter
Abundant Life Christian School
Rudolfo Anaya Elementary
Los Padillas Elementary
La Academia De Esperanza
George I Sanchez
Solare Collegiate Charter School
Armijo Elementary
Atrisco Elementary
Maryann Binford Elementary
High Schools (0) F
Rio Grande Christian Academy
El Camino Real Academy
Mountain View Mennonite School
South Valley Academy
Rio Grande High
New America School
Robert F. Kennedy Charter
Abundant Life Christian School
La Academia De Esperanza
Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs
International School At Mesa Del Sol
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ratings A+

South Valley has an overall rating of 92% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes B+
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South Valley, NM Area Guide

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South Valley Area Facts

  • South Valley has a Livability Score of 58/100, which is considered below average
  • South Valley crime rates are 29% higher than the New Mexico average
  • Cost of living in South Valley is equal to the New Mexico average

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South Valley - The Bliss of Living in the Vast Desert 5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 22, 2015) I was living in Hackensack, New Jersey when I was offered an opportunity to work temporarily in South Valley, New Mexico. What a clash in living! I had lived in a high rise surrounded by thousands of people. I believed that there was not one person too many. In South Valley, I mo ...Read More ved into a track house, and I had a lawn and area between between houses. I grew to love the space of a private home with area between houses.

South Valley is easy living. There is little congestion, little to get frustrated over in everyday living and people are calm and pleasant. South Valley is on the edge of Albuquerque and close to the desert. The sunsets are exquisite in the desert, which is very calming to the mind and spirit. I would take drives into the desert and meditate in the vast expanses of space. I took long hikes contemplating the meaning of life.

Coming from the New York Metropolitan area, South Valley lacks by comparison in shopping, restaurants and the singles scene. Yet, South Valley has something more, something different. It is an ideal place to raise a family. The cost of living is reasonable, it is a safe place to live and children have freedom to go outside to play unsupervised. There is a sense of community, and I actually got to know my neighbors. The restaurants may not be international with high Michelin ratings, but there are restaurants that serve delicious South West food. Shopping consists of national chains, which is not very exciting. But there are shops that sell Indian pottery and jewelry, and the Indian art is exquisite. Whatever South Valley lacks in international flavor, it makes up for in quality of living. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in South Valley? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Durand Open Space
      Rio Bravo County Park
      Adobe Acres Park
      Valley Gardens Park
      Mountain View Park
      Los Padillas Historical Marker
      Lazy Day Park
      Tom Tenorio Park

      Entertainment

      Hubbell House Historic Site
      AMC Albuquerque 12 + IMAX
      Isleta Amphitheater

      Food & Drink

      Twisters
      Kelly Liquors
      Papa Murphy's
      Whataburger
      McDonald's
      Panda Express
      Pizza 9 South Valley
      Sonic

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in South Valley? Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in South Valley.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South Valley? The cost of living in South Valley is 93/100 - which is equal to New Mexico.
      South Valley
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      New Mexico
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in South Valley? South Valley crime rates are 4,857, which are 29% higher than New Mexico
      Total Crime
      4,857 per 100k people

      109% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 21

      109% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      4%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in South Valley? The median income in South Valley is $41,537 which is 9% lower than New Mexico.
      Median household income
      $41,53725% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $22,04226% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      35% lower than the US average

      D Health & Safety

      Is South Valley a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are South Valley home prices? South Valley home prices are $153,400 - which is 5% lower than New Mexico
      Median home value
      $153,40017% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $74322% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      73%

      15% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does South Valley have good schools? The South Valley graduation rate is 65% - which is 19% lower than New Mexico
      High school grad. rates
      65%

      22% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is South Valley a good place to live? South Valley has an overall rating of 92% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      92%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      74%

      3 total surveys

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