Pena Blanca, NM is an unincorporated community in Sandoval County, New Mexico. According to the BestPlaces rankings, the city ranks highly in several areas. It has a crime rate of 8 out of 100 which means it is safer than 8% of U.S. cities. The air quality index is 44 which is classified as good and Pena Blanca is listed at number two for public schools in the state with an overall score of 7/10. In regards to housing prices, the Median Home Cost is $154,400 which is lower than most cities in New Mexico and much lower than the national average. Overall Pena Blanca maintains high rankings in key areas making it a desirable place to live.
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