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Bosque Farms, New Mexico

Bosque Farms, New Mexico, in Valencia county, is 16 miles S of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The village is part of the Albuquerque metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 3,931 people people live in Bosque Farms.

The People and Families of Bosque Farms

In Bosque Farms, about 66% of adults are married. Homes in Bosque Farms tend to contain married couples. The village has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bosque Farms had a median family income of $49,688. Overall, families in Bosque Farms are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the village are below middle class. Bosque Farms does not have a large underclass. It turns out that people in the village tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. As it happens, more people than usual in Bosque Farms are able to work from their homes.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($55) in Bosque Farms than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the village.

Bosque Farms Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Bosque Farms, about 91% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the village tends to be newer than in most villages. The average property tax bill in Bosque Farms is higher than that of most other communities in New Mexico.

Commuting

In Bosque Farms, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Bosque Farms strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyBosque Farms Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyBosque Farms People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 12%Bosque Farms Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Bosque Farms College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Bosque Farms Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Bosque Farms, NM

Comparing Bosque Farms to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity94
Male Share of the Population88
Age of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men48
Well-Paid Single Women48
Senior Citizens45
Female Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
People in Middle Class or Better910
Median Family Income89
People Above Poverty710

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use77
Walking and Biking to Work53
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Property Taxes62
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21
Affordability of Rents21
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime79
Low Violent Crime35
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