How long is the commute from South Valley, NM?
Workers who live in South Valley, NM take an average of 25.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
8.3% work from home.
4.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.6 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Households without a car
- 4.1%
How people in South Valley get to work
| Means of transportation | South Valley | Bernalillo County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.0% (±3.8 points) | 71.0% | 73.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.6% (±3.4 points) | 9.5% | 9.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±0.7 points) | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.6 points) | 2.0% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.3% (±2.0 points) | 14.9% | 12.2% | 15.1% |
In South Valley, the average commute is higher than in Bernalillo County (22.9 minutes).
It is also higher than in New Mexico (23.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In South Valley, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Bernalillo County (0.8%).
It is also lower than in New Mexico (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Bernalillo County, South Valley ranks 7 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 82 of 195.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in South Valley
| Vehicles available | South Valley | Bernalillo County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% (±1.5 points) | 6.4% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.3% (±3.2 points) | 37.2% | 33.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.1% (±3.2 points) | 36.0% | 36.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.5% (±3.1 points) | 20.3% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In South Valley, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Bernalillo County (6.4%).
It is not measurably different from New Mexico (5.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in South Valley
| South Valley | Bernalillo County | New Mexico | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.3% (±2.0 points) | 14.9% (±0.6 points) | 12.2% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.6% (±2.2 points) | 95.8% (±0.4 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 81.1% (±3.4 points) | 90.0% (±0.6 points) | 86.5% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In South Valley, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Bernalillo County (90.0%).
It is also lower than in New Mexico (86.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near South Valley
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Valley | — | 25.6 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Albuquerque | 6.9 mi | 22.4 minutes (±0.4) | Lower |
| Isleta | 7.3 mi | 18.7 minutes (±6.3) | Lower |
| Kirtland AFB | 7.4 mi | 8.7 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Bosque Farms | 11 mi | 28.7 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Los Ranchos de Albuquerque | 11 mi | 23.4 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| North Valley | 12 mi | 19.8 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Peralta | 12 mi | 32.4 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
| Paradise Hills | 13 mi | 26.9 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Albuquerque, NM (22.4 minutes), Isleta, NM (18.7 minutes), Kirtland AFB, NM (8.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Peralta, NM (32.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Bernalillo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tijeras | 31.8 minutes (±6.3) |
| 2 | Ponderosa Pine | 31.5 minutes (±3.6) |
| 3 | Barton | 31.3 minutes (±8.6) |
| 4 | Sandia Knolls | 28.1 minutes (±7.2) |
| 5 | Sandia Heights | 27.0 minutes (±4.7) |
| 6 | Paradise Hills | 26.9 minutes (±2.5) |
| 7 | South Valley | 25.6 minutes (±1.6) |
| 8 | Los Ranchos de Albuquerque | 23.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 9 | Albuquerque | 22.4 minutes (±0.4) |
| 10 | North Valley | 19.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 11 | Isleta | 18.7 minutes (±6.3) |
| 12 | Kirtland AFB | 8.7 minutes (±0.9) |
South Valley is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about South Valley
How long is the average commute in South Valley?
Workers who live in South Valley, NM take an average of 25.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in South Valley without a car?
4.1% of households in South Valley have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in South Valley?
8.3% (±2.0 points) of workers who live in South Valley worked from home, and 81.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Valley CDP, New Mexico
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Valley CDP, New Mexico
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Valley CDP, New Mexico
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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