Albuquerque, New Mexico
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City Overview
As of 2009, Albuquerque's population is 518,271 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 12.56 percent.
The median home cost in Albuquerque is $165,830. Home appreciation the last year has been -6.10 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Albuquerque's cost of living is 4.22% Lower than the U.S. average.
Albuquerque public schools spend $4,731 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 15 students per teacher in Albuquerque.
The unemployment rate in Albuquerque is 5.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Albuquerque jobs have Decreased by 1.70 percent.
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People
The 2009 Albuquerque, NM, population is 518,271. There are 2,802 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Albuquerque, NM
The median age is 35. The US median is 37.6. 51.95% of people in Albuquerque, NM, are married. 13.44% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.45 people. 19.88% of people are married, with children. 10.85% have children, but are single.
Race in Albuquerque, NM
70.20% of people are white, 3.21% are black, 2.59% are asian, 4.18% are native american, and 20.37% claim 'Other'.
42.60% of the people in Albuquerque, NM, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 57.40% are non-hispanic).
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The Duke City Rocks: I have lived all over the country (Atlanta GA, San Antonio TX, Los Angeles CA, Danbury CT, St. Louis MO, & Boise ID) and have enjoyed them all. Albuquerque by far has... (read more)Few activities for children: Albuquerque is on the Forbes list for a great place to live. Wouldn't say that it has much in opportunity for recreational activities for children. It has a zoo and and... (read more)Great Place: Albuquerque is a great place with a ton of character and diversity. The city is blooming, and becoming a fun place to be. The education here is, to be honest, sub-par. ... (read more)Have an opinion about Albuquerque? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Albuquerque Click Here
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Health
There are 379 physicians per 100,000 population in Albuquerque, NM. The US average is 170.
Albuquerque, NM Health Index
Air quality in Albuquerque, NM is 15 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Albuquerque, NM is 47 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 20 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Twilight Zone: I totally agree with "Quality of Life - Zero"!!!! I have been here for almost three years and have never been in a more unfriendly place. The weather is great compared... (read more)re: And All Else - 8/9/2009: Ya know it is all 99% perception and attitude, Psych. 101. I am astonished that you claim to have higher education.You sound like a Proletariat. UNM and Kirtland are the... (read more)There's plenty to do in ABQ: I have lived in Albuquerque for a year now. I was a transplant from Portland, Oregon. The sun seems to shine nearly every day here. In a year I can count on one hand the... (read more)Have an opinion about Albuquerque? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Albuquerque Click Here
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 5.40% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -1.70% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 31.20% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 6.75% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 7.10% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $24,239 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $44,404 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 14.20% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 12.46% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 12.64% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 16.94% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 18.86% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 10.62% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 9.70% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 3.46% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.81% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.30% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 13.65% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 25.08% | 20.24% |
| Service | 15.51% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 29.35% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.08% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 7.74% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 8.59% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Albuquerque, NM, is 5.40%, with job growth of -1.70%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 31.20%.
Albuquerque, NM Taxes
Albuquerque, NM,sales tax rate is 6.75%. Income tax is 7.10%.
Albuquerque, NM Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $24,239, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $44,404.
Albuquerque Economy SperlingViews
re: Where to look for Jobs - 11/4/2007: Carrie, you would be better off finding a job here before you move. This is a college town with beautiful weather and a lower cost of living. Population growth is huge... (read more)re: Where to look for Jobs - 11/4/2007: Eastside is correct (NE). And frankly, having lived here for 7 months (it took me 5 months to find work here when I relocated from another state)and now helping others... (read more)Where to look for Jobs: Where are the majority of jobs located in Alq? I have heard the East side. Also, and local agencies for job placement would be helpful.... (read more)Have an opinion about Albuquerque? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Albuquerque Click Here
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 27 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $165,830 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -6.10% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 56.10% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 7.62% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 36.23% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $8.82 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 2.61% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 2.26% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 1.81% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 3.14% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 8.47% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 36.33% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 25.47% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 14.56% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 3.30% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 1.18% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.57% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.12% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 12.69% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 8.96% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 6.54% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 16.73% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 21.25% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 12.53% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 12.93% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 5.19% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 3.20% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Albuquerque, NM, is $165,830. Home appreciation is -6.10% over the last year. The median age of Albuquerque, NM, real estate is 27 years.
Albuquerque, NM Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 36.23% of the Albuquerque, NM, population. 7.62% of houses and apartments in Albuquerque, NM, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Albuquerque Housing SperlingViews
re: Good places to move in Alb. - 6/11/2007: the far north east area is great, i live in the oso grande area, by the park and... (read more)re: Cost of housing to high????? - 4/18/2007: Sorry to inform you Ann but Jim is dead on. Large cities in the west, Denver, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Reno, Portland, Seattle and all of CA have much higher cost of housing... (read more)re: Cost of housing to high????? - 4/18/2007: Not true! Housing here is more expensive than in AZ (except... (read more)Have an opinion about Albuquerque? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Albuquerque Click Here
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Crime
Albuquerque, NM, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 7. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Albuquerque, NM, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 7. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Albuquerque Crime SperlingViews
Crime in Albuquerque: I've visited other similarly big cities and, in my opinion, Albuq.'s got some serious issues. I certainly wouldn't raise a family there and even without children I would... (read more)re: crime in NM - 4/2/2008: i know what mean i actually got car jack at gun point in 06 an police still haven't found my car or the... (read more)drugcrimes: i lived in abq, for 14 years an got shot three times on three different situations and rob a dozen times because they thought i was selling... (read more)Have an opinion about Albuquerque? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Albuquerque Click Here
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Climate
Albuquerque, NM, gets 8 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 8 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 57.
On average, there are 280 sunny days per year in Albuquerque, NM. The July high is around 89 degrees. The January low is 26. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 63 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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I know why they call it the land of enchantment.: If you need a dry climate for health related conditions this is the place! It isn't as hot and overly dry as Arizona and it isn't as polluted. You can spend most of the... (read more)Albuquerque's moderate climate: I think Albuquerque has wonderful weather! It has a moderate climate. Albuquerque has four seasons, however, does not get too cold in the winter, nor too hot in the... (read more)Great Climate: Low humidity. Almost 300 days of sunshine a year. Great... (read more)Have an opinion about Albuquerque? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Albuquerque Click Here
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Education
Albuquerque, NM, schools spend $4,731 per student. There are 15 pupils per teacher, 229 students per librarian, and 447 children per counselor in Albuquerque, NM schools.
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STUDENT TEACHER RATIO: THE RATIO OF TEACHER TO STUDENT IS AN AVERAGE OF 1 TO 35 STUDENTS PER CLASS IN THE ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC... (read more)Correction: The average teacher per student ratio in Albuquerque Public Schools is 1 to 35 students per... (read more)re: Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) - What A JOKE: Your kids must have been going to one of the really bad high schools in Albuquerque. A lot of the high schools in APS actually have very good test scores. Go to... (read more)Have an opinion about Albuquerque? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Albuquerque Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Albuquerque, NM, takes 23 minutes. 78% of commuters drive their own car alone. 12% carpool with others. 2% take mass transit and 4% work from home.
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re: Traffic - 7/29/2007: I've been here a month and haven't seen traffic... (read more)Unable to drive: Bus transit service is getting worse with fewer evening routes with many ending by 6 pm. On the other hand the central ave. corridor is getting rapid ride routes at the... (read more)Public Transportation: Although Albuquerque has public transportation, they could do better. One of the biggest problems is the schedules are constantly changing. The changing schedules make... (read more)Have an opinion about Albuquerque? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Albuquerque Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Albuquerque, NM is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Albuquerque, NM is more expensive.
Overall, Albuquerque, NM cost of living is 95.78.
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re: before you move here - 7/6/2008: Highest gas prices? Have you ever driven through AZ to that beautiful place called California? Gas prices here are a bargain! Count your... (read more)re: Small, Big City - 3/26/2008: Hi, I am thinking of moving to Albuquerque - I am 61, and concerned about the cold winter. Like you - I like in Berkeley, CA and can't stand the damp and cold and... (read more)Thinking about moving to Seattle: Myself and boyfriend who are a racially mixed couple, have been planning on moving to Seattle for quite some time...Here are our issues and concerns:
How are bi-racial... (read more)Have an opinion about Albuquerque? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Albuquerque Click Here
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 54.69% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 34.39% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 12.04% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 1.57% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 4.23% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.88% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 1.65% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 1.83% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 2.05% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.40% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 4.90% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 1.35% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.11% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.33% | 0.54% |
54.69% of the people in Albuquerque, NM are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 34.39% are Catholic; 12.04% are Protestant; 1.57% are LDS; 4.90% are another Christian faith; 1.35% in Albuquerque, NM are Jewish; 0.11% are an eastern faith; 0.33% affilitates with Islam.
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Twilight Zone: I totally agree with "Quality of Life - Zero"!!!! I have been here for almost three years and have never been in a more unfriendly place. The weather is great compared... (read more)re: And All Else - 8/9/2009: Ya know it is all 99% perception and attitude, Psych. 101. I am astonished that you claim to have higher education.You sound like a Proletariat. UNM and Kirtland are the... (read more)There's plenty to do in ABQ: I have lived in Albuquerque for a year now. I was a transplant from Portland, Oregon. The sun seems to shine nearly every day here. In a year I can count on one hand the... (read more)Have an opinion about Albuquerque? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Albuquerque Click Here
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Voting
51.50% of the people in Albuquerque, NM are registered as Democrats. 47.29% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.21%.
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Know where you're going: Hey, another thing that bears mentioning is that this is not a liberal city, fair number of Christians, and you will meet lots of folks from Texas. The current US Rep.... (read more)#1 Place for Hispanics: #1 place for hispanics, run by hispanics, for hispanics. LOOOOVE... (read more)Crime in Albuquerque: I've visited other similarly big cities and, in my opinion, Albuq.'s got some serious issues. I certainly wouldn't raise a family there and even without children I would... (read more)Have an opinion about Albuquerque? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Albuquerque Click Here
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