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Albuquerque, NM

Founded 1706Bernalillo CountyElev. 1,619 m
Population
562,488
Median home
$266,700
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
201
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Albuquerque

With about 562,488 residents, Albuquerque is one of New Mexico's notable places. Albuquerque was founded in 1706 and sits in Bernalillo County, and is nicknamed "Burque". The median age is 38.7 and the median household income is $65,604. Homes carry a median value of $266,700, and about 62% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (47.9%). Around 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
562,488
Median age
38.7
Median household income
$65,604
Per-capita income
$39,117
Poverty rate
16%
High-school grad or higher
90.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.7%
Unemployment
5.3%
Avg. commute
22.2 min
Work from home
12.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White38%
Hispanic or Latino47.9%
Black2.8%
Asian3.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts46.6%
Sales & office20%
Service17.9%
Production, transportation & material moving8.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$266,700
Median gross rent
$1,085/mo
Owner-occupied
61.5%
Median year built
1982
Households
242,117
Avg. household size
2.29

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Albuquerque has 201 public schools — 109 elementary, 30 middle, 47 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 55 schools
Reading30%
Math20%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

ABQ CHARTER ACADEMYHighGrades 9–12charter
ACE LEADERSHIP HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12charter
ALBUQUERQUE HIGHHighGrades 9–12
ALBUQUERQUE INSTITUTE OF MATH & SCIENCEHighGrades 6–12charter
ALBUQUERQUE TALENT DEVELOPMENT CHARTERHighGrades 9–12charter
AMY BIEHL CHARTER HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12charter
ATRISCO HERITAGE ACADEMY HSHighGrades 9–12
CAMINO NUEVO YOUTHHighGrades 6–12
CAREER ENRICHMENTHighGrades 9–12
CESAR CHAVEZ COMMUNITY SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12charter
CIBOLA HIGHHighGrades 9–12
COLLEGE AND CAREER HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
COTTONWOOD CLASSICAL PREPHighGrades 6–12charter
DEL NORTE HIGHHighGrades 9–12

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime243% above national
Albuquerque1,324
New Mexico795
United States386
↓ 2% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime144% above national
Albuquerque4,759
New Mexico3,102
United States1,952
↓ 16% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Albuquerque Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Albuquerque.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Bernalillo County
LightningVery High
Winter weatherVery High
HailRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Albuquerque is in Bernalillo County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Albuquerque was founded in 1706 and sits in Bernalillo County, nicknamed “Burque”. Elevation ~1,619 m.

Population trend
609K0562,48818902024
Map of Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM
Where Albuquerque is
AlbuquerqueLas CrucesRio RanchoSanta FeRoswellFarmington
Historic places

127 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.

Pyle, Ernie, HouseNational Humane Alliance Animal FountainNew Mexico Madonna of the TrailDe Anza Motor LodgeBuilding at 701 Roma NWChavez, Juan, HouseBarela, Adrian, HouseBottger, Charles A., House
Notable people from Albuquerque
Demi LovatoJeff BezosNeil Patrick HarrisWilliam NordhausWillow ShieldsAnnabeth GishTina SmithFrench StewartHolly HolmJay Roach
People searches in Albuquerque
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Nearby cities
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (4 mi)Corrales (9 mi)Rio Rancho (13 mi)Bernalillo (15 mi)Bosque Farms (18 mi)Peralta (19 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Albuquerque, NM (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Steve E Thompson, 37
Albuquerque · 87102
AKA Edward Thompson, Steven Thompson
Edward Eugene Davis, 59
Albuquerque · Bernalillo County · 87121
AKA Edward E Davis, Butch Loomis
Harrison Jr George, 31
Albuquerque · Bernalillo County · 87107
AKA George Harrison, Harrison George
George Luray Smith, 33
Albuquerque · 87120
Ocie Pauline Garcia, 48
Albuquerque · Bernalillo County · 87102
AKA Olie Pauline Garcia, Ocie Pauline Garcia
Andrew Thomas Garcia, 56
Albuquerque · 87108
AKA Andrew Garcia, Andrew Hersom
Joshua Sherwood Allen, 55
Albuquerque · Bernalillo County · 87107
AKA Josh Allen
Joseph Alphonse Torres, 56
Albuquerque · 87102
AKA Joseph A Torres, Joseph Torres
Joseph Andy Martinez, 70
Albuquerque · 87108
Joseph Martinez, 67
Albuquerque · Bernalillo County · 87123
AKA Joe Martinez, Joey Martinez
Matthew Wayne Martinez, 41
Albuquerque · 87111
Matthew Carleton Thomas, 55
Albuquerque · Bernalillo County · 87109
Kevin Adams, 35
Albuquerque · 87104
AKA Steven Adams, David Adams
Michael Steven Torrez, 61
Albuquerque · 87112
AKA Michael Steven Torrez, Steven Torres
Jason L Martinez, 53
Albuquerque · Bernalillo County · 87107
Jason Alan Johnson, 41
Albuquerque · Bernalillo County · 87105

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Albuquerque — frequently asked

What is the population of Albuquerque, New Mexico?
Albuquerque has a population of about 562,488, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Albuquerque?
The median home value in Albuquerque is $266,700, and the median gross rent is $1,085/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Albuquerque safe? What is the crime rate?
Albuquerque Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 1,324 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Albuquerque face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Bernalillo County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including lightning, winter weather, hail.
How many schools are in Albuquerque?
Albuquerque has 201 public schools (109 elementary, 30 middle, 47 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Albuquerque?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Albuquerque. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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