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Rural communities south of Albuquerque
Today’s aromas of alfalfa and wild grasses are reminiscent of the once dairy and farming village of Bosque Farms and town of Peralta. Set about 18 miles south of downtown Albuquerque, these border-sharing communities offer an escape from the city with the freedom to ride horses or bond with neighbors. “Folks here can walk down the street with their kids and not have to worry about getting run over,” says Lori Whitener, Realtor with Enchanted Homes Realty, who lives in Bosque Farms. We’re also more laidback, and we know our neighbors here. Oftentimes, you think an alarm system is good for you, but, in my opinion, what you really need is to know your neighbor and have a good dog, and a good gate. You’re also far enough away that you don’t get the crime like in Albuquerque;” the CAP Index Crime Score is 2 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4.
Signage for Bosque Farms and Peralta.
Moving to Bosque Farms gives you the opportunity to have beautiful horses & other farm animals.
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Ranch-style homes with room for horses
Midcentury ranch-style homes here were built between the 1950s and ‘90s and range from $200,000 to $500,000. “Most homes here sit on at least an acre or more,” says Whitener, “and they’re on city water and sewer.” Common features include vinyl and earth-toned stucco exteriors with driveways leading to two-car garages or detached carports; horse owners keep barns behind their homes, while corrals sit to the side. In the southwestern end, up to four-bedroom modern ranch-style homes on 3 acres start around $800,000, while to the southeast, a few newly renovated Pueblo Revival-style homes built during the 1930s and ‘40s by Dust Bowl settlers sell around $1.1 million. Both areas sit in a floodplain, so homeowners need flood insurance if they have a federally backed mortgage.
Farm homes are abundant in the Bosque Farms and Peralta neighborhood.
Larger homes with gated yards are very affordable in the Bosque Farms and Peralta area.
Bosque Farms and Peralta offers a range of houses, including affordable ranch style homes.
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STEM career programs at Los Lunas district schools
Students may attend Los Lunas district schools like Peralta Elementary, which earns a B-grade from Niche, then continue to B-minus-rated Valencia Middle. At B-minus-rated Valencia High, students interested in pursuing STEM-related careers can join New Mexico’s Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement, Inc. (MESA) program, where they’ll go on field trips and take part in workshops.
Bosque Farms Elementary school, in Bosque Farms and Peralta, has received an A- niche rating
Valencia High School has been serving the greater Los Lunas school district since 2006.
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Sports and learning at the local library
Heading north, tennis and pickleball courts are found in front of the Bosque Farms Library, which also offers tap dancing and tai chi classes. During the school year, library staff provide kids with arts and crafts activities on virtual learning days, and a summer reading program; adults can attend lectures with the genealogy group, or read to service dogs on Thursdays.
The Bosque Farms community center is a great place to have events in Bosque Farms and Peralta.
The Bosque Farms public library is nestled deep in the heart of Bosque Farms and Peralta.
The pickleball courts in front of the library in Bosque Farms and Peralta.
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Green chile cheeseburgers, carne adovada and western wear
Local businesses and eateries line Bosque Farms Boulevard (Highway 47) to the east. Benny’s, a favorite for more than 30 years, showcases southwestern-themed paintings, and is known for their “Benny Burger,” a green chile cheeseburger, and deep-fried burrito with red chile. Across the street, diners enjoy authentic New Mexican fare, like the Carne Adovada Plate – pork with red chile – at family-owned Sopa’s. Head a few miles north to browse Chical Haystack’s selection of western wear and horse tack, or about 4 miles south for retail stores like Ross, before grabbing groceries at Smith’s just up the road.
Bosque Farms and Peralta is predominately a farming community, it's local shops cater to that.
Bennys is a local favorite in Bosque Farms & Peralta serving New Mexican and American favorites.
Chical Haystack supplies all the western wear Bosque Farms and Peralta locals need.
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Fiesta activities, junior rodeo and toad races
Every October, Peralta hosts the Fiesta de Peralta y Valencia, kicking off with a parade at Town Hall, ending at the fiesta grounds near Bosque Farms Boulevard; here, hot rod, motorcycle and foreign car owners display their wheels, competing for awards. Locals can listen to live music, and kids can get their faces painted, all before a fireworks finale. In the northern end, the Bosque Farms Rodeo Association arena offers horsemanship clinics and a junior rodeo, while the first weekend in August, the Bosque Farms Community Fair offers toad races and rolling pin tosses, along with a best homemade chile contest.
Bosque Farms and Peralta are famous for their exciting rodeos.
Horses and other livestock living in Bosque Farms and Peralta have sizable fields to graze in.
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Houses of worship
Methodist and Catholic churches were established here in the 19th century; Methodist mission work began in the Rio Grande Valley in 1871, while during the 1860s, Our Lady of Guadalupe, a Catholic Mission, was built in Peralta. Over 100 years in existence, the church still serves Bosque Farms and Peralta residents.
Cars and transport buses
Car-dependent residents can take Bosque Farms Boulevard (Highway 47) and Bosque Loop to get around, and Interstate 25 leads north to downtown Albuquerque; commute times can be up to 30 minutes. Walkable paths loop roughly a mile in every direction around the highway, and Rio Grande transport buses service both communities; the Presbyterian Hospital and the city’s main airport, Albuquerque International Sunport, are both about 18 miles north.
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Parks in this Area
Heritage Park
San Antonio Park
Main Street Memorial Park
River Park
Buena Vista Park
Bosque farms recreational complex
Transit
Airport
Albuquerque International Sunport
37 min drive
Bus
Nm 6 & Valencia
Bus
Nm 47 & Esperanza Rd. (Bosque Farms)
Bus
Nm 47 & Molina Rd. (Peralta)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Bosque Farms & Peralta
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Bosque Farms & Peralta Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bosque Farms & Peralta, Bosque Farms sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Bosque Farms & Peralta, Bosque Farms over the last 12 months is $450,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
7,157
Median Age
48
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.9%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$52,902
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$73,482
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.9%
College Graduates
26.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.2%
% Population in Labor Force
53.6%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
8''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
9''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
34/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
36/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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