South Valley City Property Records in New Mexico

South Valley property records document who owns land and buildings, how parcels are described, and what taxes and liens are attached to them. In New Mexico these records are split between local offices, so deeds, mortgages and liens are kept separately from assessment data. South Valley is an unincorporated area of Bernalillo County south of Albuquerque, so its parcels are handled at the county level.

Recorded deeds, mortgages and liens for South Valley are held by the Bernalillo County Clerk's Office, which maintains the official public land records. Valuations, parcel details and ownership for tax purposes come from the Bernalillo County Assessor's Office. Statewide guidance on property taxation is available from the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department Property Tax Division. Disputes over title can be brought before the New Mexico District Court for the county.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$51,062
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$205,200
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$1,467
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
0.71%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$942 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
76%
Population
Population:
36,605

South Valley Property and Community Statistics

What Is the Population Profile of South Valley

South Valley's racial and ethnic composition is led by Hispanic residents, who make up 81% of the city with a population of 29,585. White residents are the second-largest group at 16% (5,791 people), followed by Two + Races at 1% (451 people). The data also includes Black at 1% (370 people), American Indian at 0.92% (338 people), Other Race at 0.13% (47 people), Asian at 0.06% (22 people), and Pacific Islander at 0.00% (1 person).

Hispanic
81%
29,585
White
16%
5,791
Black
1%
370
Two + Races
1%
451
American Indian
0.92%
338
Other Race
0.13%
47
Asian
0.06%
22
Pacific Islander
0.00%
1

South Valley, Ratings Compared Across New Mexico C+

The ratings cover different aspects of life in South Valley, from weather and parks to outdoor activities and diversity. The highest-rated categories are Weather (A), Access to Parks (A), and Access to Outdoor Activities (A-). Other notable ratings include Diversity (B+), Health & Fitness (B), Commute (B), and Public Schools (C). Together, these ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.

Public Schools
Public Schools
C
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
C+
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
B
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
A-
Nightlife
Nightlife
B-
Weather
Weather
A
Commute
Commute
B
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
B-
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
B
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
A-
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
A
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
C+
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
B+
Good for Families
Good for Families
C+
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
B
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
B-
Housing
Housing
C+
Jobs
Jobs
C+
Walkability
Walkability
B-

How Educated Is South Valley

South Valley's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (37%), Below High School (19%), and Some College (14%). The data also includes other available education levels: Bachelor Degree (9%), Associate Degree (8%), Masters Degree (5%), and Doctorate (0.76%).

High School
37%
Below High School
19%
Some College
14%
Bachelor Degree
9%
Associate Degree
8%
Masters Degree
5%
Doctorate
0.76%

When Were Homes Built

South Valley's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1960 - 1979 (33%), followed by 1940 - 1959 (26%) and 1980 - 1999 (23%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

1960 - 1979
33%
1940 - 1959
26%
1980 - 1999
23%
2000 - Present
10%
Before 1939
8%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

South Valley's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (43%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (29%) and 4 Bedrooms (15%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
43%
2 Bedrooms
29%
4 Bedrooms
15%
1 Bedroom
8%
5 or More Bedrooms
3%
No Bedrooms
2%

What Is the Average Age

South Valley's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 65 Plus (19%), 55 - 64 (14%), and 25 - 34 (12%). The data also includes other available age groups.

65 Plus
19%
55 - 64
14%
25 - 34
12%
35 - 44
12%
45 - 54
11%
Under 10
11%
10 - 17
11%
18 - 24
10%

Property Market Trends at South Valley

South Valley's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $205,200. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $942 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in South Valley's dynamic real estate landscape.

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