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Corrales, New Mexico

Introduction to Corrales, New Mexico

Corrales, New Mexico, in Sandoval county, is 5 miles E of Rio Rancho, New Mexico and 10 miles N of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Part of the surrounding Albuquerque metro area, Corrales is home to some 7,334 residents.

Corrales History

For centuries, this area has sustained Pueblo farms and villages. Spanish settlement were first established here in 1712. The name of the area was changed to Sandoval in the early 20th century, but the area reclaimed its current name in the 1960s. The community was officially incorporated in 1971.

Corrales and nearby Attractions

  • Maxwell Museum of Anthropology
  • Rio Grande Nature Center
  • Rattlesnake Museum
  • Frenton Lake State Park
  • Indian Puebli Cultural Center
  • National Atomic Museum

Things To Do In Corrales

The Alehandro Gonzales House Historic Site, the Casa San Ysidro Historic Site and the Pueblo Corrales Historic Site offer insight into the area’s history.

Corrales Transportation

Albuquerque International is the nearest major airport.

Corrales Higher Education

Students can pursue higher education from the University of New Mexico, Fort Lewis College and New Mexico Highlands University, among others.

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Corrales, NM

Comparing Corrales 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
Age of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Women910
Well-Paid Single Men810
Racial Diversity74
Male Share of the Population64
Female Share of the Population57
Senior Citizens32
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income910
People in Middle Class or Better810
People Above Poverty810

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use47
Short Commute Times41

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing84
Affordability of Property Taxes51
Affordability of Rents41
People Living Alone21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime99
Low Violent Crime79

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