Corrales, NM

Corrales, New Mexico

Corrales, New Mexico, in Sandoval county, is 5 miles E of Rio Rancho, New Mexico (center to center) and 10 miles N of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Part of the surrounding Albuquerque metro area, the village is not an isolated village. Corrales is home to some 7,334 residents.

The People and Families of Corrales

In Corrales, about 67% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Corrales are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Corrales had a median family income of $79,331. More so than most places, the people in Corrales generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the village with spending money keeps the village vital. Fewer people in Corrales are poor than in most places in New Mexico. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the village. Home-based work is more common in Corrales than in most places. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the village.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($42,450) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Corrales. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Corrales can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the village.

Corrales Housing

According to the 2000 census, 88% of the housing in Corrales was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the village have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice village, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Corrales, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 3%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 3%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 3%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 3%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 4%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 4%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Corrales, NM

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Corrales Almanac

Corrales Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Corrales Public Libraries

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Corrales Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Corrales residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Corrales Colleges

(List of All New Mexico Colleges)

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