Albuquerque, New Mexico

Population 555,419

Albuquerque is located in Bernalillo County, NM. The population is 555,419, making Albuquerque the largest city in Bernalillo County and the largest city in the state of New Mexico.

There are 205 public schools in Albuquerque with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Albuquerque is low , and there are 962 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Albuquerque is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Albuquerque property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Albuquerque include Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, North Valley and Paradise Hills.

Albuquerque Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 9.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 55.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 35.1%

Crime Rate

65.88% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 92
  • Violent Crimes: 138
  • Robbery: 11
  • Burglary: 207
  • Property Crime: 711
  • Larceny Theft: 413

Registered Offenders

21.81% Higher than national avg.
  • 962 offenders in Albuquerque
  • 17.32 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

1,068 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 21
  • Registered Polluters: 53
  • Superfunds: 64
  • Tanks & Spills: 930

Unemployment

Moderate 3.9%
  • New Mexico unemployment average: 4.4%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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205 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 205 K-12 public schools in Albuquerque, NM and 56 private schools. Homefacts rates Albuquerque's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

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962 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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1,416 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Albuquerque, NM issued 1,416 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 1,416 permits, 1110 were issued for single family homes and 306 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Albuquerque, NM issued 1,474 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 1,474 permits, 434 were issued for single family homes and 1,040 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $705
  • 1 Bedroom: $866
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,050
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,491
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,799

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Environmental Hazards

1068 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (156/156)
    Albuquerque, NM has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Albuquerque, NM is a red zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.86 Average
    Albuquerque, NM is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 37.25°
  • February 40.55°
  • March 51.98°
  • April 57.5°
  • May 66.14°
  • June 77.4°
  • July 78.93°
  • August 78.47°
  • September 71.02°
  • October 59.17°
  • November 46.2°
  • December 32.2°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Albuquerque, NM

Earthquakes
Albuquerque, NM has a moderate risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Albuquerque, NM has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Albuquerque, NM has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Albuquerque, NM has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Albuquerque, NM: $50,522

Unemployment

Unemployment in Albuquerque is 3.9%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.4% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 34.38%
White Collar - 65.62%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Susana Martinez
  • Sen. Martin Heinrich
  • Sen. Tom Udall

City Representatives

  • Michelle Lujan Grisham
  • Steve Pearce
  • Ben R. Lujan

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

101 FCC Towers view all