Albuquerque, NM
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Albuquerque, New Mexico Summary
Life in Albuquerque research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Albuquerque over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Albuquerque:
The population in Albuquerque is 562,488.
The median home value in Albuquerque is $338,971.
The median income in Albuquerque is $65,604.
The cost of living in Albuquerque is 99 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Albuquerque is $1,085.
The unemployment rate in Albuquerque is 5.3%.
The poverty rate in Albuquerque is 16.0%.
The average high in Albuquerque is 70.4° and the average low is 40.7°.
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Albuquerque, NM Crime Report
Crime in Albuquerque summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Albuquerque. Key points include:
There were 32,466 total crimes in Albuquerque in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Albuquerque is 5,810.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Albuquerque is 1,181.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Albuquerque is 4,628.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Albuquerque is 174.18% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Albuquerque Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Albuquerque / 100k People |
New Mexico / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 32,466 | 5,810.5 | 3,468.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 6,603 | 1,181.8 | 717.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 103 | 18.4 | 10.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 890 | 159.3 | 65.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5,261 | 941.6 | 587.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 25,863 | 4,628.8 | 2,751.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 4,316 | 772.4 | 500.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 15,864 | 2,839.2 | 1,750.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 5,683 | 1,017.1 | 499.9 | 259.0 |
Albuquerque, NM Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Albuquerque summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Albuquerque. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Mexico. Key points include:
The cost of living in Albuquerque is 99 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Albuquerque is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Albuquerque is $338,971.
The median income in Albuquerque is $65,604.
Albuquerque's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Albuquerque Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Albuquerque | New Mexico | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 95 | 100 | |
| Services | 101 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 96 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 104 | 87 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 95 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 99 | 89 | 100 | |
Albuquerque, NM Weather
The average high in Albuquerque is 70.4° and the average low is 40.7°.
There are 29.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 10.7 inches of precipitation each year with 13.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Albuquerque |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 70.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 29.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 10.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 13.4 |
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5 Reviews & Comments About Albuquerque
/5
TrainRailFanner2005 A - None
Nick You are right I Live In Albuquerque And I love it and all but it's oohhhhhh dangerous and BORING
heresaguy2016 - None
I lived in Albuquerque for ten years and absolutely loved it there.
HomeSnacks User - 2018-07-15 20:32:41.705429
There is a lot of outdoor stuff to do, including hiking, biking, walking, ballooning, etc. Schools are not as good as other areas of the country, but the food and the weather cannot be beat. The cost of living is lower in Albuquerque than in other areas of the country.
The weather is incredible. I miss the Albuquerque skies.
HomeSnacks User - 2018-09-06 00:49:41.955046
I absolutely love Albuquerque, it has been my home for the past 9 years. Although in the desert south-west. Has excellent weather, wild winter with not too hot summers.
The weather, and the fact that it has excellent opportunities for those who love the mountains and the outdoors.
HomeSnacks User - 2019-05-10 03:22:51.579968
ABQ is the worst. A deplorable place. People have a chip on their shoulder in Albuquerque because they have to live where they do. It's a city with an identity crisis... people want to pretend that it's a big city, but it's really just a sprawled out shithole, with not real options for entertainment. Downtown is a joke. The university is a joke. The whole place is better when seen from I-40 or I-25 in your rear view mirror. The schools are some of the wors in the country. Nepotism is rampant in city government.
City is ran terribly. City departments are all cousinsdrug problem is more on an epidemic scale than any place I've ever been. Just an all around terrible place.
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Albuquerque Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Albuquerque
The current population in Albuquerque is 562,488. The population has increased 5.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 562,488 | -0.0% |
| 2022 | 562,551 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 562,336 | 0.3% |
| 2020 | 560,447 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 559,374 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 559,202 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 556,718 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 556,859 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 556,092 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 553,576 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 549,812 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 545,083 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 539,000 | 1.4% |
| 2010 | 531,403 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Albuquerque
Albuquerque is:
38.0% White with 214,012 White residents.
2.8% African American with 15,753 African American residents.
3.8% American Indian with 21,629 American Indian residents.
3.1% Asian with 17,242 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 333 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 3,861 Other residents.
3.6% Two Or More with 20,175 Two Or More residents.
47.9% Hispanic with 269,483 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Albuquerque | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 38.0% | 36.5% | 58.2% |
| African American | 2.8% | 1.8% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 3.8% | 8.6% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.1% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 2.8% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 47.9% | 48.2% | 19.0% |
Gender in Albuquerque
Albuquerque is 51.0% female with 287,075 female residents.
Albuquerque is 49.0% male with 275,413 male residents.
| Gender | Albuquerque | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% | 50.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.0% | 49.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Albuquerque for adults over 25
4.0% of adults in Albuquerque completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Albuquerque completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Albuquerque completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Albuquerque completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Albuquerque completed associate's degree.
21.0% of adults in Albuquerque completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Albuquerque completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Albuquerque completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Albuquerque completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Albuquerque | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 23.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 17.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Albuquerque, New Mexico
6.4% of households in Albuquerque earn Less than $10,000.
4.5% of households in Albuquerque earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.5% of households in Albuquerque earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.9% of households in Albuquerque earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.5% of households in Albuquerque earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.5% of households in Albuquerque earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.6% of households in Albuquerque earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.0% of households in Albuquerque earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.6% of households in Albuquerque earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.6% of households in Albuquerque earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Albuquerque | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.4% | 6.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.5% | 5.2% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.5% | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.9% | 8.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.5% | 11.7% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.5% | 17.0% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.6% | 12.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.0% | 15.1% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.6% | 7.2% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.6% | 7.1% | 12.6% |
