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Bernalillo County

#4 in Best Counties to Live in New Mexico
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • County in New Mexico
  • 35 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C-
    3. Housing
      C-
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      B-
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B-
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      C-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A-
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    Bernalillo County is located in New Mexico with a population of 674,855. In Bernalillo County, most residents own their homes. In Bernalillo County there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Bernalillo County and residents tend to lean liberal.
    Population
    674,855

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $189,700
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $834
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    —
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      37%
    • Own
      63%
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    Bernalillo County Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      750.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      12.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      84.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      521.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      1,246.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      4,750.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      1,368.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      15%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      18%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      23%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      13%

    Working in Bernalillo County

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $50,386
    National
    $55,322
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      Bernalillo County Reviews

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      Here in Albuquerque, New Mexico you can wake up and go for a short drive and ski all morning. After enjoying some authentic New Mexican chile preferably red and green mixed for the best of both on a stuffed sopapilla for lunch, head down the mountain to enjoy your favorite past time during the mildest winter you will ever experience. Whether you want to golf or play tennis to work off those memorable lunch. You can stroll down old town and dress up for dinner while listening to live music. Make the most of each day here in New Mexico where the food is always hot and we there is always something to do.
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      I love living in Albuquerque because there are many outside places to go, including hikes, Santa Fe visits and swimming.
      I love the different restaurants! There are so many different restaurants, and I love how many of them incorporate the New Mexican style of food, by adding green chile to the menus!