How long is the commute from Valencia, NM?
Workers who live in Valencia, NM take an average of 30.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
4.1% work from home.
1.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.2 minutes (±5.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.1%
- Households without a car
- 1.2%
How people in Valencia get to work
| Means of transportation | Valencia | Valencia County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.6% (±12.3 points) | 74.6% | 73.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.1% (±8.0 points) | 11.4% | 9.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.2 points) | 0.4% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±5.2 points) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 6.2% (±7.9 points) | 1.6% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.1% (±4.6 points) | 11.1% | 12.2% | 15.1% |
In Valencia, the average commute is not measurably different from Valencia County (30.2 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 Valencia, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Valencia County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from New Mexico (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Valencia County, Valencia ranks 5 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 46 of 195.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Valencia
| Vehicles available | Valencia | Valencia County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.2% (±3.8 points) | 3.0% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.3% (±15.3 points) | 26.7% | 33.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.1% (±15.7 points) | 36.5% | 36.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 46.3% (±14.8 points) | 33.8% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Valencia, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Valencia County (3.0%).
It is also lower than in New Mexico (5.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Valencia
| Valencia | Valencia County | New Mexico | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.1% (±4.6 points) | 11.1% (±2.0 points) | 12.2% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±4.5 points) | 94.2% (±1.3 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.7% (±3.8 points) | 83.8% (±2.0 points) | 86.5% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Valencia, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Valencia County (83.8%).
It is also higher than in New Mexico (86.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Valencia
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia | — | 30.2 minutes (±5.5) | — |
| Peralta | 1.6 mi | 32.4 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| El Cerro | 1.8 mi | 28.2 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Bosque Farms | 3.4 mi | 28.7 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| El Cerro Mission | 3.5 mi | 46.0 minutes (±7.3) | Higher |
| Las Maravillas | 5.0 mi | 36.6 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Tome | 5.1 mi | 22.3 minutes (±5.5) | Lower |
| Los Lunas | 5.8 mi | 25.8 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Los Chaves | 6.5 mi | 26.6 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Tome, NM (22.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: El Cerro Mission, NM (46.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Valencia County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Cerro Mission | 46.0 minutes (±7.3) |
| 2 | Meadow Lake | 40.9 minutes (±6.6) |
| 3 | Las Maravillas | 36.6 minutes (±6.0) |
| 4 | Peralta | 32.4 minutes (±5.6) |
| 5 | Valencia | 30.2 minutes (±5.5) |
| 6 | Bosque Farms | 28.7 minutes (±4.4) |
| 7 | El Cerro | 28.2 minutes (±3.8) |
| 8 | Los Chaves | 26.6 minutes (±3.4) |
| 9 | Belen | 25.9 minutes (±4.2) |
| 10 | Los Lunas | 25.8 minutes (±2.3) |
| 11 | Rio Communities | 25.4 minutes (±5.9) |
Showing 11 of 13 places in Valencia County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Valencia 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 Valencia
How long is the average commute in Valencia?
Workers who live in Valencia, NM take an average of 30.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Valencia without a car?
1.2% of households in Valencia have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Valencia?
4.1% (±4.6 points) of workers who live in Valencia worked from home, and 97.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Valencia CDP (Valencia County), New Mexico
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Valencia CDP (Valencia County), New Mexico
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Valencia CDP (Valencia County), New Mexico
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Valencia CDP (Valencia County), New Mexico (place:81800, in state:35).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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