Apartments for rent in Peralta, NM

Peralta, New Mexico is a small town with a population of approximately 4,000. Middle-aged professionals make up a larger portion of the population here (49%) than nationally (38%), meaning they will find a surplus of opportunities, while young professionals are less well-represented. At an average age of just under 46, the town's residents are older than most cities in New Mexico. Only 15% of residents rent in Peralta, as home ownership is common in the area. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $741 per month, which is $134 a month less than the state average.

Peralta residents have an average commute of about 30 minutes. Many residents (37%) drive themselves to work, while public transit is not used widely. Walking isn't a common means of commuting to work.

Peralta has a large percentage of residents over the age of 25 with an Associate's degree (9%) compared to the national average (5%). Additionally, 12% have a Bachelor's degree and 4% possess a Master's degree or Doctorate. There are plenty of industries from which to choose in Peralta. The four most common are retail, healthcare, public administration, and construction. Combined, these industries make up 25% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the town's residents work in sales, which ranks as the top profession in the town. With an average annual income of about $61K, Peralta workers bring in about the same as their peers elsewhere in the state. However, Peralta compares less favorably to the national average of $73,345.