City profile · New Mexico · Census ACS 2023

Corrales, NM

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Corrales - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

8,557
Residents
$114,207
Median income
$549,700
Median home
$1,464
Median rent (state)

Corrales - the verdict

Corrales ranks in the 85th percentile for household income and the 80th percentile for safety nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

85th
percentile, household income
87th
percentile, home value
57th
percentile, median rent
80th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Corrales, NM

New Mexico's Corrales is a small town, with 8,557 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Median household income here is $114,207 per year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 4.3%. Home values in Corrales run a median of $549,700, and the median resident age is 55.8 years. 52.4% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 49.4% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 26 residential building permits were authorized in Corrales (Slowing), down 10% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Corrales reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR figures show 624.0 crimes per 100,000 residents, below the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score). The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 55.0°F with 9.6 inches of precipitation per year and 7.7 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in New Mexico run below the national norm: the state registers 92.2 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,464 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts New Mexico's average monthly utility costs around $167 (state average). FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 94.4 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

8,557 residents

Census ACS 2023 - New Mexico

Median Household Income

$114,207 /yr

Poverty 4.3%

Cost of Living Index (state)

92.2 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, New Mexico average

How does Corrales compare to other US cities?

Corrales measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 85% higher than other cities
Home value 87% pricier than other cities
Median rent 57% pricier than other cities
Safety 80% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at New Mexico, Corrales ranks #6 of 42 New Mexico cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Corrales against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to New Mexico only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

New Mexico-relative analysis

Median Home Value is Corrales's strongest outlier among New Mexico cities

Among the 324 New Mexico cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Corrales ranks #19 - the 94th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Corrales only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#30 of 324
91st percentile in New Mexico
Median Gross Rent
#77 of 409
64th percentile in New Mexico
Median Home Value
#19 of 324
94th percentile in New Mexico
Poverty Rate
#282 of 408
30th percentile in New Mexico
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#41 of 409
90th percentile in New Mexico

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within New Mexico only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

85thIncome percentile
80thSafety percentile

85th percentile nationally for median household income · 80th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Corrales's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Corrales's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 64 Avg. percentile National median
Corrales's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Corrales's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$549,700 13th percentile more affordable than 13% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). This entry sits in this band. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Corrales $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Corrales, NM Corrales, NM's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Corrales, NM-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Corrales, NM median $114,207/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Corrales, NM's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Corrales, NM. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 52.4%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 4.3%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 49.4%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
8,557
Median Income
$114,207
Median Home Value
$549,700
Median Age
55.8
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Labor force participation
49.4%
Bachelor's Degree+
52.4%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
624.0
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
231.1
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
392.9
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
55.0°F
Annual Precipitation
9.6"
Annual Snowfall
7.7"

Schools

Total Schools
1
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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8,450 residents8,500 residents8,550 residents8,600 residents8,650 residents 202020212022202320242025 8,497 residents 8,484 residents ▼ -0.2%
Corrales's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Slowing
Total Permits (2024)
26
housing units authorized
Single-Family
26
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
3
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 29
2020 31
2021 34
2022 29
2023 8
2024 26

Permit volume decreased 10% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
62.9%
Carpool
6.7%
Public Transit
0.9%
Walk
2.9%
Work from Home
24.8%
Other
1.8%

Based on 3,593 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for New Mexico - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$85
avg/month
Natural Gas
$40
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$42
avg/month
Total Utilities
$167
estimated/month

Estimates reflect New Mexico state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a New Mexico state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Corrales sits in

Cost of Living Index
92.2
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,464/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
94.4 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in New Mexico

Socorro
8,540 people
Anthony
8,701 people
Shiprock
8,339 people
Bernalillo
9,068 people
Grants
9,106 people
Ruidoso
7,701 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Corrales's 8,557 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

La Cresta, CA
8,558 people
Wedgefield, FL
8,556 people
Innsbrook, VA
8,559 people
Napoleon, OH
8,561 people
Sallisaw, OK
8,553 people
Skiatook, OK
8,553 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Corrales's $114,207 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Eastlawn Gardens, PA
$114,205 median income
Sherwood, WI
$114,205 median income
Garrett, WA
$114,194 median income
Silverthorne, CO
$114,185 median income
Totowa, NJ
$114,177 median income
North Granby, CT
$114,167 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Corrales, NM Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Corrales, NM - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 73.0% 19.0% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 27.5% White 73.0% Black or African American 1.1% Asian 1.0% American Indian 3.1% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 2.8% Two or more races 19.0% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Corrales compares to nearby New Mexico cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Corrales (this city) 8,557 $114,207
Socorro 8,540 $51,343
Anthony 8,701 $33,141
Shiprock 8,339 $41,563
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NM FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Corrales, NM?

What is the population of Corrales, NM? +

The population of Corrales, NM stands at 8,557 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Corrales, NM? +

The median household income in Corrales is $114,207 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Corrales? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Corrales; the closest available measure is the New Mexico state average, a cost of living index of 92.2 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within New Mexico vary by metro area.

Is Corrales, NM safe? +

Corrales has a total crime rate of 624.0 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Corrales, NM? +

Homes in Corrales carry a median value of $549,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Corrales? +

Climate normals put Corrales's yearly average temperature at 55.0°F, 9.6 inches of precipitation, and 7.7 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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