Near N Valley leans heavily Democratic by roughly 42 points: about 71% of voters vote Democratic and 29% Republican.
About 71% of adults in Near N Valley typically vote, above the U.S. average of about 62%. Among adults in Near N Valley, ~50% vote Democratic, ~21% Republican, and ~29% don't vote. The map below shows estimated turnout by block group.
How Near N Valley compares
Among neighborhoods within 5 miles, Near N Valley leans more Democratic than 20 of 25 neighbors.
Near N Valley runs about 36 points more Democratic than New Mexico as a whole.
Politics vary noticeably by block within Near N Valley. The north side is the most Democratic-leaning (D+51) and the west side is the least Democratic-leaning (D+34), a spread of about 18 points.
Why Near N Valley leans the way it does
Density, race composition, education, and family structure all sit close to their national averages in Near N Valley. The lean here lands roughly where demographic data alone would predict.
Paved land cover and Democratic lean
Places with extensive paved surfaces tend to lean Democratic; Near N Valley, Albuquerque, NM sits above the national average on this measure. Paved ground does not change how people vote; it mostly reflects how urban and built-up a place is.
Why turnout in Near N Valley looks the way it does
Turnout in Near N Valley sits close to the national pattern. Routine healthcare access, homeownership, education, and food security all land near their national averages here. Learn more about the findings and methodology on the political spectrum map.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Rio Grande, Albuquerque, NM D+40
- Downtown, Albuquerque, NM D+57
- West Mesa, Albuquerque, NM D+24
- South Broadway, Albuquerque, NM D+48
- SR Marmon, Albuquerque, NM D+13
- McKinley, Albuquerque, NM D+23
- Hodgin, Albuquerque, NM D+30
- Nob Hill, Albuquerque, NM D+72
- Taylor Ranch, Albuquerque, NM D+15
- Ladera West, Albuquerque, NM D+15
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Lely Resort, Naples, FL R+15
- Angelo Heights, San Angelo, TX R+22
- Lakewood Springs, Plano, IL Even
- Flagler Heights, Fort Lauderdale, FL D+20
- Downtown Huntington Beach, Huntington Beach, CA Even
- Audubon Place, Tuscaloosa, AL D+14
- Meadow Village, San Antonio, TX D+24
- New Tampa, Tampa, FL D+14
- Clinton, Oakland, CA D+58
- Highlands Historic District, State College, PA D+36
Sources and methodology
Precinct-level voting records used to fit the model come from New Mexico Secretary of State, Bureau of Elections, distributed by the Voting and Election Science Team. Demographic inputs come from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates and the 2020 Decennial Census). Health and environmental inputs come from the CDC (PLACES and the Environmental Justice Index). Land cover comes from the USGS and EPA. Election-day and lead-up weather come from PRISM 4km daily grids and the NOAA Global Historical Climatology Network. Mail-voting and election-administration patterns come from the MIT Election Lab's Survey of the Performance of American Elections. Block-group crime detail comes from CrimeGrade. Internet data and modeling support provided by ISPreports.org.
Modeling and analysis by the BestNeighborhood data science team. Full methodology and findings: political spectrum map.
Methodology reviewed by the BestNeighborhood data team. Last updated May 2026.