City

Arenas Valley, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Grant County  ·  New Mexico

👥872Population
💰$70,417Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂51.0Median Age
🏠$169,200Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓50.3%College Grads▲ 30% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.3% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 27.8%Hispanic: 65.6%Other: 0.8%Race
White27.8%
Hispanic65.6%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

5–17
4%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
22%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty5.4% ▼ 46% below avg
College Grads50.3% ▲ 30% above avg
No HS Diploma12 (1.7%)
HS Graduate187 (25.7%)
Some College61 (8.4%)
Associates101 (13.9%)
Bachelors112 (15.4%)
Graduate Degree254 (34.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 25.7%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 15.4%Graduate: 34.9%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad25.7%
Some College8.4%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors15.4%
Graduate34.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90%Renter: 10%Tenure
Owner90.0%
Renter10.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
34%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,417 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$169,200 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units495
Vacant Units176

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
33%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
63%
Work From Home
37%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
69%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
54%
About Arenas Valley, NM

Arenas Valley is a city in New Mexico, located in Grant County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 872 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51 years.

Economically, Arenas Valley is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,417 is near the national average. Approximately 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Arenas Valley is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $169,200, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 90.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Arenas Valley is well-educated. 50.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (65.6%).

Arenas Valley, NM offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New Mexico.

ZIP Codes in Arenas Valley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
88022 872 $70,417 $169,200 0.0% 50.3% 90.0%