At a Glance
Median Income
$61,624
$34,921 per capita
Home Value
$237,100
Zillow: $343,632
Median Rent
$1,061/mo
28.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
481/100K
1,323/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.0%
82.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
13.3% smoking rate
How Bernalillo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bernalillo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bernalillo a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bernalillo residents earn a median household income of $61,624 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,921. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% 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 Bernalillo is $237,100 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $343,632. Median rent is $1,061/month, with 28.9% 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 1987.
Safety & Crime
Bernalillo reports 481 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 27% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,323/100K.
Education
24.0% of adults in Bernalillo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
82.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bernalillo has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61.
Data Overview
People
Population9,068
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density1,737/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born12.8%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$61,624
Per Capita$34,921
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$54,831M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,221
Housing
A+
Home Value$237,100
Rent$1,061
Ownership81.4%
Zillow$343,632
Housing Units4,166
Rent Burden28.9%
Crime
F
Violent481/100K
Property1,323/100K
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,524/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain10.4 in/yr
AQI61 (Moderate)
Elevation5,053 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+82.0%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute26 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries20
Did You Know?
The median home in Bernalillo was built in 1987.
18.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
12.8% 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.