At a Glance
Median Income
$65,604
$39,117 per capita
Home Value
$266,700
Zillow: $345,503
Median Rent
$1,085/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,194/100K
4,767/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.7%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
12.5% smoking rate
How Albuquerque Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Albuquerque's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Albuquerque a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Albuquerque residents earn a median household income of $65,604 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,117. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,948 business establishments, including 1,584 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Albuquerque is $266,700 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $345,503. Median rent is $1,085/month, with 31.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Albuquerque reports 1,194 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 214% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,767/100K. The murder rate is 19.2/100K.
Education
38.7% of adults in Albuquerque hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% above the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Albuquerque has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61.
Data Overview
People
Population562,488
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density3,004/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born10.4%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,604
Per Capita$39,117
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$54,831M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,221
Housing
A
Home Value$266,700
Rent$1,085
Ownership61.5%
Zillow$345,503
Housing Units255,178
Rent Burden31.1%
Crime
F
Violent1,194/100K
Property4,767/100K
Murder19.2/100K
Assault949/100K
Burglary790/100K
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death11,524/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain8.8 in/yr
AQI61 (Moderate)
Elevation4,967 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.7%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+17.1%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute22 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations159
Libraries20
Did You Know?
Albuquerque was founded in 1706.
The median home in Albuquerque was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
10.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 1,584 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 102 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.