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Peralta, NM

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Population
3,499
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
4,862 ft
Median Home Value
$299,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,246/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$73,131
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Peralta

Peralta is a peaceful, semi-rural community nestled along the east side of the Rio Grande, right between Bosque Farms and Los Lunas. Home to around 3,300 residents, the area offers a relaxed, unhurried atmosphere filled with green pastures, tall cottonwoods, and scenic views of the Manzano Mountains. Buyers moving here are often drawn to the generous lot sizes and equestrian-friendly properties, giving the town a distinctly spacious and grounded feel.

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Daily life in Peralta is quiet and convenient. Local kids attend Los Lunas Public Schools, with Peralta Elementary situated right in town for younger students. State Road 47 runs straight through the community, putting everyday shopping and dining in Los Lunas only minutes away and keeping downtown Albuquerque within an easy 30-minute commute. For those seeking valley living with dependable access to nearby cities, Peralta makes for a comfortable and welcoming home base.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow MugginessA+100.0rating

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