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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
60
Female Safety
57
LGBTQ+ Safety
58
Traffic Safety
63
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$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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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 69/100.
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