Albuquerque, NM
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Albuquerque, New Mexico Summary
Life in Albuquerque research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Albuquerque over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Albuquerque:
The population in Albuquerque is 562,336.
The median home value in Albuquerque is $214,600.
The median income in Albuquerque is $56,366.
The cost of living in Albuquerque is 98 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Albuquerque is $932.
The unemployment rate in Albuquerque is 5.6%.
The poverty rate in Albuquerque is 16.2%.
Table Of Contents
Albuquerque SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
6
Diversity
9.5
Safety
2
Amenities
9.5
Education
8
Commute
8
Albuquerque, NM Crime Report
32,382
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
5,740.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
144.67%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Albuquerque / 100k People |
New Mexico / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 32,382 | 5,740.0 | 3,620.2 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 7,831 | 1,388.1 | 778.3 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 120 | 21.3 | 7.8 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 1,689 | 299.4 | 99.0 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5,525 | 979.4 | 615.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 24,551 | 4,351.9 | 2,841.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 4,328 | 767.2 | 648.8 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 15,340 | 2,719.1 | 1,765.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 4,883 | 865.6 | 427.6 | 246.0 |
Albuquerque, NM Cost Of Living
98
Albuquerque's Overall Cost Of Living
Albuquerque's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Albuquerque | New Mexico | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 95 | 92 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 98 | 94 | 100 | |
| Health | 95 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 98 | 87 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 87 | 88 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 98 | 91 | 100 | |
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Population over time in Albuquerque
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 560,447 | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 559,202 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 556,718 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 556,859 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 556,092 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 553,576 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 549,812 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 545,083 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 539,000 | 1.4% |
| 2012 | 531,403 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Albuquerque
| Race | Albuquerque | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 37.4% | 36.0% | 59.4% |
| African American | 2.6% | 1.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 3.8% | 8.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.9% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.9% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 49.8% | 49.6% | 18.4% |
Gender in Albuquerque
| 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
| Education | Albuquerque | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 16.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Albuquerque, New Mexico
| Income | Albuquerque | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.0% | 8.0% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.1% | 5.5% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.9% | 10.3% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.8% | 10.0% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.9% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.0% | 17.7% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.6% | 11.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.8% | 13.6% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.6% | 5.4% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.3% | 4.9% | 9.5% |
