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Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque · Bernalillo County · NM 87106
Updated October 28, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$354K
Median Price
70/100
Walk Score
8.1/10
Schools
25 min
to Downtown Albuquerque
Score Breakdown
FAffordability
28/100
D+Safety
55/100
B+Schools
81/100
D+Quietness
50/100
B+Commute
85/100
B-Walkability
70/100
WYLT Score62/100
Our Take
Albuquerque’s 87106 offers a decent mix of walkability and affordable housing, but it has its trade‑offs. The median home price is reasonable, schools are solid, and the area feels family‑friendly, yet crime and air quality can be issues to watch.
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The Good
- ✓Affordable median home price of $311k
- ✓Strong public and charter high schools averaging 7.2/10
- ✓Walkable streets with good bike infrastructure
- ✓Decent amount of local parks and green space
Real Talk
- !Crime rates in some parts of the neighborhood are higher than average, especially property crime
- !Public transit is limited; most residents rely on cars
- !Air quality can dip during hot, dry months
- !Traffic congestion can be a problem during rush hours
- $Higher utility costs for HVAC and water during hot months
- $Property taxes around 1.5% of home value
- $Car insurance rates tend to be above the national average
Best For
Young professionalsFamilies with kidsStudentsRemote workers who need a decent commute
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityLow
Crime & Safety
Albuquerque, NM
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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