County profile · New Mexico
Valencia County, NM market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Valencia County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 82,013
- +7.2% since 2020
- Households
- 27,583
- Median household income
- $58,933
- +20.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $223,000
- Jobs located here
- 16,710
- Highest market score
- 90
- Auto repair shops, #21 of 2,378 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 82,013 people live in Valencia County, in 27,583 households. Population estimates show Valencia County grew 7.2% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Valencia County is $58,933 a year, 27% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 20.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Valencia County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 121, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (75).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Valencia County are for auto repair shops (90), car washes and detailers (89) and auto repair and car care businesses (88). Valencia County ranks #21 of 2,378 scored counties for auto repair shops.
Valencia County is part of the Albuquerque metro area. For its number of households, Valencia County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for veterinarians (55% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate agents and brokers (64% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Valencia County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Valencia County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto repair shops | 90 | #21 of 2,378 | 41 | 14.9 | $781K | 176 | 16 |
| Car washes and detailing | 89 | #12 of 1,451 | 8 | 2.9 | $4M | 159 | 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 88 | #32 of 2,401 | 75 | 27.2 | $427K | 159 | 28 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 84 | #42 of 1,656 | 6 | 2.2 | $5.2M | 290 | 11 |
| Gas stations | 83 | #91 of 2,358 | 23 | 8.3 | $3.7M | 154 | 23 |
| Tire shops | 82 | #70 of 1,530 | 6 | 2.2 | $5.3M | 213 | 5 |
| Grocery stores | 81 | #160 of 2,070 | 7 | 2.5 | $21.7M | 234 | 5 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 80 | #25 of 2,176 | 30 | 10.9 | Index only | 269 | 14 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 79 | #203 of 2,402 | 36 | 13.1 | $4.2M | 125 | 5 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 78 | #86 of 1,771 | 8 | 2.9 | $3.9M | 234 | 15 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 77 | #106 of 1,493 | 5 | 1.8 | $6.3M | 215 | 10 |
| Real estate | 76 | #89 of 2,229 | 41 | 14.9 | Index only | 248 | 27 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 76 | #175 of 2,394 | 87 | 31.5 | $356K | 234 | 36 |
| Nail salons | 75 | #83 of 1,328 | 7 | 2.5 | $3.4M | 205 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | 74 | #143 of 1,422 | 5 | 1.8 | $6.2M | 258 | 9 |
| Child care and preschools | 74 | #178 of 1,611 | 12 | 4.4 | $1.1M | 115 | 14 |
| Hair salons | 74 | #185 of 2,339 | 42 | 15.2 | $570K | 133 | 8 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 74 | #187 of 1,889 | 16 | 5.8 | $5.8M | 139 | 6 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 74 | #275 of 2,405 | 97 | 35.2 | $952K | 143 | 29 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 73 | #314 of 2,405 | 185 | 67.1 | $499K | 135 | 82 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 72 | #188 of 1,461 | 10 | 3.6 | $2.2M | 88 | 3 |
| Pizza | 72 | #241 of 2,090 | 12 | 4.4 | $7.7M | 151 | 45 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 71 | #271 of 2,385 | 83 | 30.1 | $289K | 136 | 10 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 70 | #120 of 887 | 7 | 2.5 | Index only | 161 | 4 |
| Gyms | 70 | #235 of 1,792 | 16 | 5.8 | $1.4M | 108 | 7 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 70 | #264 of 2,088 | 33 | 12.0 | $679K | 103 | 7 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 69 | #297 of 1,886 | 22 | 8.0 | $1.4M | 143 | 13 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 69 | #341 of 2,063 | 21 | 7.6 | $4.4M | 119 | 6 |
| Spas and skin care | 67 | #303 of 1,769 | 17 | 6.2 | $1.4M | 161 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 66 | #603 of 2,272 | 43 | 15.6 | $1.4M | 111 | 15 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 63 | #573 of 2,087 | 22 | 8.0 | $1.9M | 153 | 10 |
| Convenience stores | 62 | #685 of 2,261 | 21 | 7.6 | $7.2M | 92 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 61 | #675 of 2,210 | 34 | 12.3 | $1.3M | 143 | 10 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 58 | #831 of 2,222 | 32 | 11.6 | $2.9M | 95 | 45 |
| Pet stores | 54 | #416 of 974 | 6 | 2.2 | $3.7M | 83 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 54 | #919 of 2,200 | 33 | 12.0 | $679K | 77 | 16 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 49 | #723 of 1,334 | 15 | 5.4 | $1.5M | 74 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | 48 | #755 of 1,356 | 15 | 5.4 | $1.6M | 85 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | 39 | #845 of 1,160 | 8 | 2.9 | $8.4M | 70 | 22 |
| Veterinarians | 38 | #1,025 of 1,485 | 14 | 5.1 | $1.6M | 59 | 13 |
| Laundromats | 35 | #561 of 785 | 5 | 1.8 | $8.6M | 68 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | 34 | #919 of 1,177 | 10 | 3.6 | $6.7M | 79 | 14 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 33 | #1,425 of 1,707 | 20 | 7.3 | $3.4M | 71 | 35 |
| Home repair trades | 31 | #1,819 of 2,057 | 38 | 13.8 | $1.8M | 73 | 71 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.5 | $7.8M | 324 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.5 | $8M | 260 | 7 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.5 | $1.1M | 161 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.5 | $7.8M | 247 | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.5 | Index only | 198 | 4 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.1 | $10.7M | 78 | 4 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.7 | $21.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.7 | $15.7M | Too few | 5 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.7 | $11.2M | Too few | 7 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $31.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $31M | Too few | 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Valencia County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $32M | $1,161 | 121 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $84.3M | $3,057 | 118 |
| Food away from home | $92.4M | $3,348 | 82 |
| Groceries | $152M | $5,511 | 87 |
| Personal care products and services | $24M | $868 | 86 |
| Child care and other personal services | $13.8M | $500 | 86 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $22.4M | $812 | 83 |
| Medical and dental services | $31M | $1,124 | 87 |
| Pets | $22.4M | $812 | 89 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $42.8M | $1,551 | 75 |
| Vehicle insurance | $59.9M | $2,173 | 111 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $67.2M | $2,435 | 81 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $31.4M | $1,140 | 81 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $439.7M | $15,940 | 96 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Valencia County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 82,013+7.2% since 2020
- Households
- 27,583
- Median age
- 40.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 83%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.2
- Land area
- 1,067 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 74
- Median household income
- $58,933+20.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $79,665
- Median home value
- $223,000
- Jobs located here
- 16,710
- Daytime population
- 63,523Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Valencia County, NM growing?
Population estimates put Valencia County at 82,013 people in 2025, up 7.2% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 27,583 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 20.4%, before inflation.
How much do households in Valencia County, NM spend?
Households in Valencia County spend about $439.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $152M on groceries and $92.4M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Valencia County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 121, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (75).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Valencia County, NM?
Of the business types scored in Valencia County, auto repair shops (90), car washes and detailers (89) and auto repair and car care businesses (88) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For auto repair shops, that ranks #21 of 2,378 scored counties.
How does Valencia County, NM compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Valencia County is $58,933, 27% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 7.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $223,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for veterinarians (55% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate agents and brokers (64% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 44 of the 56 business types have a score in Valencia County, each ranked against other counties.
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