Valencia
City in New Mexico, United States
Overview
Valencia County, New Mexico, is a diverse region just south of Albuquerque, blending rural landscapes, small towns, and suburban communities. It offers a slower pace of life, with rich rail heritage, friendly locals, and easy access to New Mexico's natural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New Mexico
Population
148,456
Time Zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
34.80°, -106.70°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
57
LGBTQ+ Safety
58
Traffic Safety
63
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,185
Local Cost
$1,365
Local Income
$2,850
Cashless
79
English
100
Temperature
13.7°C
Summer Avg
25.3°C
Winter Avg
2.4°C
Record High
40.8°C
Record Low
-17.8°C
Humidity
43%
Precipitation
258 mm
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ABQ
Distance
28 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 69/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.