City Intelligence

Albuquerque, NM

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Albuquerque. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

Livability Score

86/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketA-
EnvironmentA+
WeatherA+

Population

106,231

Median Home

$261K

Median Income

$70K

Zip Codes Covered

2

With a population of 106,231, Albuquerque is a large NM city. Median household income is $70K with homes valued around $261K. The city scores highest in environment (A+).

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Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Albuquerque, NM. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$261K

Vacancy Rate

6.0%

Owner-Occupied

65%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Albuquerque, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

87120

Area Stats

Pop: 65,918

Home Value: $249K

87109

Area Stats

Pop: 40,313

Home Value: $281K

Albuquerque Area Map

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Schools Near Albuquerque

Schools in and around Albuquerque, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (12)

ALAMEDA ELEMENTARY

ALAMOSA ELEMENTARY

ALVARADO ELEMENTARY

ARROYO DEL OSO ELEMENTARY

BEL-AIR ELEMENTARY

CHAPARRAL ELEMENTARY

COCHITI ELEMENTARY

DOLORES GONZALES ELEMENTARY

DURANES ELEMENTARY

LEW WALLACE ELEMENTARY

MACARTHUR ELEMENTARY

PETROGLYPH ELEMENTARY

Middle Schools (4)

CAMINO NUEVO YOUTH

JOHN ADAMS MIDDLE

SEQUOYAH

UNM MIMBRES SCHOOL

High Schools (4)

ALBUQUERQUE HIGH

CIBOLA HIGH

DEL NORTE HIGH

FOOTHILL HIGH SCHOOL

Private Schools (19)

ACTON ALBUQUERQUE

ALBUQUERQUE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

AXIOM CHRISTIAN CLASSICAL SCHOOL

BOSQUE SCHOOL

CHILDCO

COTTONWOOD MONTESSORI SCHOOL

CROSS OF HOPE SCHOOL

EVANGEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL

MANZANO DAY SCHOOL

MOUNTAIN VIEW PRIVATE SCHOOL

OUR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC SCHOOL

PARADISE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

PATHWAYS ACADEMY

SAN FELIPE DE NERI SCHOOL

SANDIA PREPARATORY SCHOOL

ST CHARLES BORROMEO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ST MARY'S SCHOOL

ST PIUS X HIGH SCHOOL

Livability Grades

How Albuquerque stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketA-
EnvironmentA+
WeatherA+
AmenitiesA+

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 2 most populated zip codes for Albuquerque and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.