The 10 Best Neighborhoods In Albuquerque For 2022


We used science and data to determine which neighborhoods in Albuquerque are the best of the best.

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Do we think that it's a coincidence that many of Albuquerque's best neighborhoods are also some of the city's richest? Absolutely not. It takes money to keep a place moving like a well oiled machine; and the people who live in the neighborhoods that made both lists, know that they are living their best life. So, want to know where you can live your best life in The Duke City? Take a look below at HomeSnacks's list of the best neighborhoods in Albuquerque for 2022.

Albuquerque has a lot to offer. It's combination of Spanish Architecture and Old World style makes a pretty cool backdrop for some pretty cool neighborhoods. The biggest decision you'll have to make if you choose Alburquerque to buy or rent is whether or not you want to live on the city's North, South, East, or West side. This might require that you do some deep thinking because there are great neighborhoods in every direction from the city's center. So, here are a couple of suggestions to get your wheels spinning.

One, if you want to live where families stroll the sidewalks on the way to their quaint neighborhood pocket park, the Heritage East neighborhood has great schools and safe parks. Two, if you want to live where there are other young professionals--where people might stay up a little later, the Bear Canyon neighborhood's unemployment rate is way below the national average and the area itself has some pretty cool restaurants and watering holes. And, three, if you're on a pretty strict budget, you should stick to the N Albuquerque Acres--homes in this hood only cost $211,307.

But, if you want to know the neighborhood that crushed our SnackAbility scale--Albuquerque's best neighborhood--you're going to have to keep reading.

In case you are wondering, HomeSnacks doesn't get a kickback if you decide to buy your forever home in Albuquerque. We actually just enjoy making these lists to make life easier for people. So, do something nice for yourself today and browse our list of Albuquerque's best of the best--you'll be happy that you did.

So, what's the best neighborhood in Albuquerque for 2022 based on the most recent census data and our SnackAbility algorithm? Well, that would be Peppertree-Royal Oak.

If you want to know where the rest of Albuquerque's neighborhoods ranked and a little bit about the ABQ's top ten, take a look below; and if you don't see your favorite there head to the bottom.

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Best Neighborhoods In Albuquerque
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The 10 Best Neighborhoods To Live In Albuquerque

1. Peppertree-Royal Oak

Population: 1,448
Rank Last Year: 1 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $377,300 (Eighth best)
Median Income: $116,382 (Sixth best)
More on Peppertree-Royal Oak: Homes For Sale | Data

2. Heritage East

Population: 2,805
Rank Last Year: 2 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $315,700 (2best)
Median Income: $107,311 (Ninth best)
More on Heritage East: Homes For Sale | Data

Heritage East Albuquerque, NM

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3. Tanoan East

Population: 1,398
Rank Last Year: 3 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $454,950 (Fourth best)
Median Income: $102,798 (12th best)
More on Tanoan East: Homes For Sale | Data

4. Tanoan

Population: 1,302
Rank Last Year: -
Median Home Value: $386,500 (Sixth best)
Median Income: $91,818 (23rd best)
More on Tanoan: Homes For Sale | Data

Tanoan Albuquerque, NM

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5. Vista Del Mundo

Population: 910
Rank Last Year: -
Median Home Value: $374,200 (Ninth best)
Median Income: $137,800 (Second best)
More on Vista Del Mundo: Homes For Sale | Data

6. N Albuquerque Acres

Population: 8,261
Rank Last Year: 4 (Down 2)
Median Home Value: $488,671 (Third best)
Median Income: $117,682 (Fifth best)
More on N Albuquerque Acres: Homes For Sale | Data

7. Seven Bar North

Population: 1,252
Rank Last Year: 5 (Down 2)
Median Home Value: $244,400 (65th best)
Median Income: $102,361 (14th best)
More on Seven Bar North: Homes For Sale | Data

8. Quintessance

Population: 644
Rank Last Year: 6 (Down 2)
Median Home Value: $366,000 (11th best)
Median Income: $94,750 (19th best)
More on Quintessance: Homes For Sale | Data

9. Vineyard Estates

Population: 916
Rank Last Year: 9 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $416,100 (Fifth best)
Median Income: $139,191 (best)
More on Vineyard Estates: Homes For Sale | Data

10. Bear Canyon

Population: 1,783
Rank Last Year: 7 (Down 3)
Median Home Value: $243,750 (67th best)
Median Income: $81,746 (34th best)
More on Bear Canyon: Homes For Sale | Data

Bear Canyon Albuquerque, NM

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Methodology: How We Determined The Best Albuquerque, NM Neighborhoods In 2022

In order to rank the best neighborhoods in Albuquerque, we had to determine what criteria defines a "best".

Using crime, census, and extrapolated BLS data, we arrived at the following set of criteria:

  • High incomes
  • Low unemployment rates
  • Low crime
  • High home prices
  • High population densities (A proxy for things to do)

We then ranked each neighborhood with scores from 1 to 209 in each category, where 1 was the best.

Next, we averaged the rankings for each neighborhood to create a best neighborhood index.

And finally, we crowned the neighborhood with the lowest best neighborhood index the "Best City Neighborhood In Albuquerque." We're lookin' at you, Peppertree-Royal Oak.

Read on below to learn more about what it's like to live in the best places Albuquerque, New Mexico has to offer. Or skip to the end to see the list of all the neighborhoods in the city from best to worst.

Summary: Putting A Bow On Our Analysis Of The Best Neighborhoods In Albuquerque

If you're measuring the neighborhoods in Albuquerque where crime is low and everyone wants to live, this is an accurate list.

As we mentioned earlier, the neighborhoods in Albuquerque aren't all good. Yale Village takes the title of the worst neighborhood to live in Albuquerque.

We ranked the neighborhoods from best to worst in the chart below.

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Best Neighborhoods To Live In Albuquerque For 2022 Detailed Data

Rank Neighborhood Population Home Value Median Income
1 Peppertree-Royal Oak 1,448 $377,300 $116,382
2 Heritage East 2,805 $315,700 $107,311
3 Tanoan East 1,398 $454,950 $102,798
4 Tanoan 1,302 $386,500 $91,818
5 Vista Del Mundo 910 $374,200 $137,800
6 N Albuquerque Acres 8,261 $488,671 $117,682
7 Seven Bar North 1,252 $244,400 $102,361
8 Quintessance 644 $366,000 $94,750
9 Vineyard Estates 916 $416,100 $139,191
10 Bear Canyon 1,783 $243,750 $81,746
11 Antelope Run 979 $363,900 $82,679
12 Estates At Tanoan 69 $546,000 $122,917
13 Heritage Hills 2,283 $217,900 $84,835
14 Mirabella 1,974 $198,300 $69,602
15 Stardust Skies Park 980 $264,350 $78,829
16 Los Poblanos 799 $275,000 $70,238
17 Glenwood Hills 651 $368,000 $110,446
18 Paradise Hills 28,891 $259,647 $72,005
19 Tuscany 1,809 $184,700 $76,693
20 Nor Este 4,323 $385,267 $106,394
21 Academy Hills Park 2,882 $278,575 $72,429
22 Rancho Sereno 1,935 $263,400 $99,974
23 Cherry Hills 168 $274,400 $109,250
24 Kachina Hills 362 $268,400 $97,046
25 Tierra Oeste 3,279 $215,500 $82,578
26 Parkway 3,174 $179,200 $78,568
27 Sandia 1,814 $249,100 $65,650
28 Siesta Hills 297 $311,900 $100,833
29 Paradise Heights 494 $244,400 $102,361
30 Embudo Canyon 2,690 $283,300 $103,520
31 Prospectors Ridge 1,044 $254,800 $64,958
32 Volcano Cliffs 2,480 $210,175 $69,148
33 John Robert 2,159 $253,650 $89,548
34 Saragossa 354 $244,400 $102,361
35 Altura 1,854 $279,300 $64,911
36 Four Hills Village 2,111 $302,333 $84,961
37 Gavilan 107 $275,000 $70,238
38 S Y Jackson 2,751 $228,900 $68,514
39 Thomas Village 650 $359,800 $91,989
40 Eldorado Heights 3,104 $217,750 $51,533
41 Lee Acres 206 $275,000 $70,238
42 North Wyoming 4,763 $199,050 $49,992
43 Alban Hills 4,372 $228,500 $73,522
44 Onate 1,515 $226,900 $64,063
45 Piedras Marcadas 1,164 $244,650 $80,750
46 Alvarado Grdns 698 $359,800 $91,989
47 Alameda N Valley 13,990 $295,250 $62,075
48 Cibola Addition 1,162 $265,700 $85,596
49 Paloma Del Sol 128 $233,200 $71,563
50 Eagle Ranch 1,707 $240,650 $78,973
51 Academy Estates East 1,146 $271,325 $58,144
52 Summit Park 2,121 $265,150 $75,553
53 Matthew Meadows 334 $328,400 $60,714
54 Vista Grande 290 $325,800 $76,319
55 Sr Marmon 3,470 $166,750 $62,908
56 Glenwood Hills South Casa Grande 1,074 $337,300 $88,916
57 Ventana Ranch 9,551 $192,820 $71,673
58 La Luz 106 $325,800 $76,319
59 Classic Uptown 1,571 $219,050 $58,488
60 Se Heights 3,667 $259,450 $54,873
61 Willow Wood 742 $215,700 $55,662
62 Osuna Park 2,254 $222,300 $66,418
63 Netherwood Park 1,012 $273,450 $46,404
64 North Domingo Baca 1,537 $229,600 $88,784
65 Nob Hill 4,325 $265,667 $48,226
66 Sandia Ridge 1,081 $259,550 $66,120
67 Mossman 660 $198,700 $70,550
68 Taylor Ranch 19,686 $201,386 $64,806
69 Holiday Park 2,839 $210,700 $73,307
70 Riverfronte 419 $1,215,900 $56,538
71 Stardust Skies North 291 $255,400 $50,764
72 Candelmen 1,636 $157,400 $43,125
73 Highland 2,488 $244,900 $37,576
74 Academy North 181 $209,900 $92,818
75 Big Bend 85 $221,700 $60,750
76 Campus 218 $285,500 $133,092
77 Vista Del Norte 2,616 $252,200 $72,835
78 Spruce Park 598 $329,200 $53,125
79 Academy Park 92 $213,900 $80,703
80 Eisenhower 1,793 $181,650 $59,187
81 Snow Heights 2,086 $178,800 $68,728
82 Coors Trail 285 $282,900 $70,625
83 Las Terrazas 147 $208,200 $76,434
84 Parkland Hills 2,494 $219,833 $48,062
85 Keystone 83 $215,000 $64,934
86 Cielito Lindo 1,169 $229,200 $78,641
87 Rio Grande Blvd 2,495 $287,971 $59,642
88 Tijeras Arroyo 3,843 $134,325 $63,296
89 Pat Hurley 1,945 $161,700 $44,375
90 West Park 456 $260,000 $59,294
91 Las Lomitas 491 $215,500 $82,578
92 South Guadalupe Trail 407 $244,500 $54,133
93 Hodgin 3,097 $151,700 $49,280
94 La Sala Grande 339 $239,400 $40,000
95 Skies West 3,118 $180,000 $57,738
96 Huning Castle 925 $282,750 $58,536
97 N Campus 1,513 $272,700 $54,272
98 Supper Rock 3,277 $252,600 $63,484
99 Desert Spring Flower 3,738 $110,000 $42,826
100 Bosque Dell Acres 267 $287,800 $36,676
101 Skyview Acres 260 $287,800 $36,676
102 La Luz De Sol 740 $227,200 $78,049
103 Crestview Heights 136 $226,900 $64,063
104 Arroyo Del Oso North 407 $354,700 $54,313
105 Quigley Park 1,186 $157,000 $60,875
106 Towne Park 608 $161,900 $47,379
107 Indian Moon 1,136 $192,200 $54,664
108 Loma Del Rey 2,383 $211,700 $62,320
109 Academy Acres North 5,415 $199,000 $52,091
110 Ladera West 3,875 $101,367 $53,290
111 Painted Sky 554 $161,100 $68,476
112 Westgate Hts 29,348 $119,350 $44,916
113 Inez 731 $161,100 $55,108
114 Sawmill 985 $185,150 $40,432
115 Broadway Central 900 $239,600 $27,888
116 Jerry Cline Park 1,021 $195,150 $33,551
117 Richland Hills 323 $266,900 $91,250
118 Story Rock 261 $227,200 $78,049
119 Sycamore 1,017 $244,450 $35,357
120 Sombra Del Monte 929 $188,200 $55,910
121 Quaker Heights 991 $195,000 $67,347
122 San Gabriel 1,407 $233,300 $57,243
123 Vecinos Del Bosque 2,782 $113,367 $33,811
124 Jeanne Bellamah East 1,427 $141,150 $35,678
125 Alvarado Park 1,464 $165,400 $43,884
126 Enchanted Park 1,799 $187,500 $46,905
127 Fair West 2,160 $149,800 $36,981
128 Route 66 West 5,072 $123,100 $45,919
129 Cottonwood Heights 1,200 $180,100 $51,473
130 Academy Ridge East 1,047 $161,833 $66,410
131 Matheson Park 1,573 $156,700 $49,856
132 Valley Gardens 2,270 $142,600 $51,634
133 Montgomery Heights 621 $220,000 $30,365
134 Montgomery Park 1,099 $172,750 $42,034
135 Eastrange-Piedra Vista 321 $203,200 $47,674
136 Westgate Vecinos 16,748 $122,790 $43,724
137 Northeast Valley 1,517 $250,950 $58,598
138 Conchas Park 1,392 $144,800 $41,181
139 Jade Park 879 $117,900 $51,449
140 Vista Montecito 107 $214,400 $66,696
141 Laurelwood 2,439 $180,500 $47,394
142 Mckinley 3,058 $128,075 $38,592
143 Zuni 703 $167,600 $57,417
144 West Bluff 1,882 $161,000 $48,382
145 Avalon 3,178 $144,900 $41,875
146 Bel-Air 1,942 $134,900 $50,111
147 Princess Jeanne 2,732 $140,060 $42,729
148 Four Hills Mhp 1,574 $40,733 $49,886
149 Boyds-Leslie Park 514 $215,300 $38,384
150 University Hts 2,105 $192,500 $23,493
151 Winrock South 228 $182,300 $33,352
152 Highlands North 400 $200,050 $51,942
153 North Eastern 3,234 $115,367 $38,653
154 Downtown 3,621 $197,950 $38,143
155 Fair Heights 806 $181,950 $43,201
156 Del Norte 6,766 $177,250 $42,082
157 Monkbridge Gardens 1,913 $83,950 $30,153
158 Del Rey R 225 $108,700 $37,109
159 Huning Highland Historic District 918 $167,900 $32,736
160 Elder Homestead 1,990 $133,800 $41,607
161 Uptown 3,636 $142,311 $44,423
162 Chelwood Vista 1,895 $156,300 $29,841
163 Mark Twain 1,553 $199,500 $51,979
164 Stinson Tower 1,433 $145,500 $47,483
165 Near N Valley 5,616 $197,114 $36,146
166 Raynolds 1,410 $218,567 $30,740
167 Jackson Area 1,352 $151,000 $58,290
168 Palomas Park 343 $132,500 $32,766
169 Stronghurst 106 $154,200 $40,486
170 South Broadway 3,410 $105,000 $32,793
171 Grande Hts 194 $161,000 $48,382
172 North Hills 309 $132,500 $32,766
173 San Antonio 37 $108,700 $37,109
174 Wells Park 1,751 $168,175 $45,467
175 Los Jardines 73 $248,400 $17,344
176 Victory Hills 2,657 $165,233 $45,917
177 West Old Town 1,750 $185,233 $30,690
178 West Mesa 5,680 $129,517 $35,280
179 Plaza Vieja 324 $170,000 $37,639
180 Vista Magnifica 162 $145,200 $35,920
181 Silver Hill 2,089 $132,075 $23,301
182 Martineztown 259 $128,200 $23,646
183 Singing Arrow 3,324 $60,400 $34,034
184 South San Pedro 6,643 $87,950 $20,397
185 Riverview Heights 109 $145,200 $35,920
186 Villa De Paza 262 $118,600 $36,863
187 Los Alamos 272 $169,900 $26,481
188 Crestview Bluff 1,685 $129,950 $30,093
189 South Los Altos 2,541 $104,425 $36,935
190 Vista Sandia Hoa 518 $130,400 $42,647
191 Greater Gardner 373 $106,250 $31,649
192 Los Volcanes 3,510 $76,500 $23,260
193 Santa Barbara 2,263 $148,325 $28,137
194 La Mesa 7,610 $122,383 $21,085
195 Trumbull Village 8,246 $55,670 $20,285
196 Alamosa 4,287 $101,725 $32,674
197 South Atrisco 1,483 $140,100 $41,187
198 Skyview West 1,014 $110,500 $40,082
199 Encanto Village 195 $145,500 $47,483
200 San Jose 2,843 $103,733 $28,912
201 Clayton Heights-Lomas Del Cielo 980 $116,300 $36,512
202 Quail Ridge 150 $144,600 $32,472
203 Albuquerque Meadows 199 $21,600 $53,990
204 Alta Monte 1,776 $5,000 $22,486
205 Kirtland Community 1,340 $106,167 $32,250
206 Wildflower 690 $91,700 $35,179
207 Mountain View 2,151 $125,967 $36,114
208 Barelas 2,516 $127,900 $28,163
209 Yale Village 79 $85,900 $23,727

Editor's Note: We updated this article for 2022. This is our ninth time ranking the best neighborhoods to live in Albuquerque.

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