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Albuquerque, NM vs Espanola, NM

Albuquerque, NM vs Espanola, NM: What the data shows

Albuquerque, NM is in Albuquerque, NM while Espanola, NM is in Espanola, NM — both in the same state. On home prices, Albuquerque, NM is the more affordable option at $170,900 median — $46,500 less than Espanola, NM's $217,400. WYLT rates Albuquerque, NM as Think twice — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Espanola, NM as Think twice — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Espanola, NM has the stronger safety profile of the two. Albuquerque, NM has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Espanola, NM has Low violent crime and Low property crime. On environmental risk, Albuquerque, NM has Low flood risk and Espanola, NM has Low flood risk.

Albuquerque, NM is the more walkable neighborhood. Albuquerque, NM scores 77/100 (very walkable) versus Espanola, NM's 30/100 (mostly car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Albuquerque, NM has the higher school rating Albuquerque, NM rates 7/10 and Espanola, NM rates 6.8/10.

CategoryAlbuquerque, NMEspanola, NM
Housing
VerdictThink twiceThink twice
Median Price$171K

Lower price

$217K
Median Rent$828$824

Lower rent

Median Income$35K$51K

Higher income

Price VolatilityLowLow
Getting Around
Walk Score77/100

More walkable

30/100
Transit Score44/100

Better transit

10/100
Bike Score80/100

More bikeable

2/100
Commute30 min

Shorter commute

45 min
Safety & Environment
Safety GradeD+A

Safer

Violent CrimeModerateLow

Lower risk

Property CrimeModerateLow

Lower risk

Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityModerateModerate
Community
Schools7/10

Better schools

6.8/10
Best for
budget buyersremote workers looking for a low cost basestudents near downtown
FamiliesRetireesRemote workers with a commute

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

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