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Bernalillo County

#3 in Best Counties to Live in New Mexico
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • County in New Mexico
  • 35 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B-
    2. Housing
      C-
    3. Nightlife
      A-
    4. Good for Families
      B+
    5. Diversity
      A
    6. Jobs
      B-
    7. Weather
      A
    8. Cost of Living
      C-
    9. Health & Fitness
      A+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A
    11. Commute
      B+
    Bernalillo County is located in New Mexico with a population of 677,692. Bernalillo County is one of the best places to live in New Mexico. 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. The public schools in Bernalillo County are above average.
    Population
    677,692
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $194,300
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $857
    National
    $949
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      37%
    • Own
      63%
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    Crime & Safety

    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
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    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
      19%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      23%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      13%
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    Working in Bernalillo County

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $51,643
    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!
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