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Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Bernalillo County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
5,869 Population 1,319/sq mi density
$70,801 Median Income $55,619 per capita
$442,100 Home Value $685,558 Zillow
$990 Median Rent 38.8% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
883 Violent Crime/100K 5,446 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$70,801 median income, 0.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$442,100 home value, $990/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
883 violent crimes/100K (132% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,801
6% below
$55,619 per capita
Home Value
$442,100
57% above
Zillow: $685,558
Median Rent
$990/mo
15% below
38.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
883/100K
132% above
5,446/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.8%
54% above
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
2% below
10.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
318 sunny days/yr

How Los Ranchos de Albuquerque Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Los Ranchos de Albuquerque's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
94%
Home Value
157%
Rent
85%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
154%
Unemployment
17%
Crime
232%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Los Ranchos de Albuquerque a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Los Ranchos de Albuquerque residents earn a median household income of $70,801 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,619. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% 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 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque is $442,100 , 57% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $685,558. Median rent is $990/month, with 38.8% 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 1972.

Safety & Crime

Los Ranchos de Albuquerque reports 883 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 132% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,446/100K.

Education

51.8% of adults in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% above the national average). 97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Los Ranchos de Albuquerque has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population5,869
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density1,319/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,801
Per Capita$55,619
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$54,831M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,221

Housing

B
Home Value$442,100
Rent$990
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$685,558
Housing Units2,579
Rent Burden38.8%

Crime

F
Violent883/100K
Property5,446/100K

Health

Obesity31.3%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death11,524/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation4,988 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+51.8%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+28.7%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute23 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries20

Did You Know?

The median home in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque was built in 1972.
20.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.