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Albuquerque Metro Area

NM · 89 cities · 871,603 population

871,603 Total Population
89 Cities & Towns
$78,523 Avg Income
$259,296 Avg Home Value
$1,074 Avg Rent
29.8% Bachelor's+

Largest Cities in Albuquerque Metro

Albuquerque, NM

Pop 562,488
Income $65,604
Home $266,700

Rio Rancho, NM

Pop 106,533
Income $85,755
Home $273,300

South Valley, NM

Pop 36,605
Income $51,062
Home $205,200

Los Lunas, NM

Pop 17,932
Income $63,696
Home $232,700

North Valley, NM

Pop 11,474
Income $67,115
Home $290,500

Bernalillo, NM

Pop 9,068
Income $61,624
Home $237,100

Corrales, NM

Pop 8,557
Income $114,207
Home $549,700

Socorro, NM

Pop 8,540
Income $51,343
Home $162,400

Belen, NM

Pop 7,427
Income $40,354
Home $154,600

Edgewood, NM

Pop 6,122
Income $81,227
Home $278,100

Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM

Pop 5,869
Income $70,801
Home $442,100

El Cerro Mission, NM

Pop 5,101
Income $49,719
Home $101,000

The Albuquerque metropolitan area is the 64th largest metro area in the United States, with a total population of 871,603 spread across 89 cities and towns in NM. Anchored by Albuquerque, this metro area is a significant economic and cultural hub that draws residents and businesses from across the region.

Residents of the Albuquerque metro area earn an average household income of $78,523, while the average home value sits at $259,296. Renters in the area pay an average of $1,074 per month, making the cost of living relatively affordable compared to the national average. About 29.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, reflecting the area's well-educated workforce.

The Albuquerque metro reports an average violent crime rate of 684.8 per 1,000 residents, which is above the national average. Property crime averages 3,264.7 per 1,000 residents across the metro. The area experiences an average annual temperature of 54.2°F, with distinct four-season weather. The average poverty rate across cities in this metro is 20.3%, suggesting economic challenges in parts of the region.

With 89 distinct communities ranging from major urban centers to smaller suburban towns, the Albuquerque metro area offers a wide variety of living options. From bustling city neighborhoods to quiet suburban communities, the metro provides options for families, young professionals, and retirees alike. Explore the full list of cities below to find detailed data on population, income, housing costs, and more.

Metro Area Overview

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature54.2°F
Avg January Temp34.2°F
Avg July Temp75.1°F
Avg Annual Precipitation11.3"

Safety

Avg Violent Crime Rate684.8 per 1K
Avg Property Crime Rate3264.7 per 1K

Economy

Avg Unemployment Rate4.9%
Avg Poverty Rate20.3%
Avg Median Age43.6

All 89 Cities in Albuquerque Metro Area

1 Albuquerque NM 562,488
2 Rio Rancho NM 106,533
3 South Valley NM 36,605
4 Los Lunas NM 17,932
5 North Valley NM 11,474
6 Bernalillo NM 9,068
7 Corrales NM 8,557
8 Socorro NM 8,540
9 Belen NM 7,427
10 Edgewood NM 6,122
11 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque NM 5,869
12 El Cerro Mission NM 5,101
13 Rio Communities NM 4,924
14 Paradise Hills NM 4,662
15 Los Chaves NM 4,641
16 Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) NM 4,375
17 Bosque Farms NM 4,042
18 Meadow Lake NM 3,959
19 Kirtland AFB NM 3,421
20 Peralta NM 3,385
21 El Cerro NM 3,093
22 Sandia Heights NM 3,083
23 Jemez Pueblo NM 2,273
24 Valencia CDP (Valencia County) NM 2,219
25 Moriarty NM 2,074
26 Jarales NM 1,939
27 Las Maravillas NM 1,776
28 Rio Rancho Estates NM 1,626
29 Barton NM 1,601
30 Tome NM 1,525
31 Thunder Mountain NM 1,456
32 Sandia Knolls NM 1,436
33 San Felipe Pueblo NM 1,420
34 Estancia NM 1,399
35 McIntosh NM 1,310
36 Mountainair NM 1,308
37 Algodones NM 1,198
38 Ponderosa Pine NM 1,091
39 Santa Ana Pueblo NM 1,028
40 Isleta NM 909
41 Adelino NM 892
42 Cedar Grove NM 849
43 Carnuel NM 842
44 Mesita NM 823
45 Monterey Park NM 814
46 Zia Pueblo NM 793
47 Sausal NM 783
48 Indian Hills NM 778
49 Cedar Crest NM 746
50 Polvadera NM 730
51 San Antonito CDP (Bernalillo County) NM 706
52 Paa-Ko NM 612
53 Sedillo NM 610
54 Torreon CDP (Sandoval County) NM 594
55 Vaughn NM 548
56 Pueblitos NM 534
57 Pueblo of Sandia Village NM 494
58 Tijeras NM 483
59 La Madera CDP (Sandoval County) NM 459
60 Ojo Encino NM 451
61 Lemitar NM 432
62 Cañon NM 424
63 Cedro NM 417
64 Sandia Park NM 383
65 Madrone NM 345
66 San Pedro NM 331
67 Casa Colorada NM 320
68 Jemez Springs NM 318
69 Ponderosa NM 252
70 Willard NM 246
71 Edith Enclave NM 203
72 Alamillo NM 168
73 Corona NM 167
74 Tajique NM 156
75 Torreon CDP (Torrance County) NM 150
76 Chical NM 148
77 La Joya NM 139
78 Pajarito Mesa NM 129
79 La Cueva CDP (Sandoval County) NM 82
80 Veguita NM 79
81 Las Nutrias NM 51
82 Punta de Agua NM 45
83 San Acacia NM 43
84 Encino NM 37
85 Manzano Springs NM 30
86 Chilili NM 27
87 Chamizal NM 17
88 Duran NM 17
89 Golden NM 17