Albuquerque, Albuquerque NM — neighborhood review

Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque · NM 87114

Updated July 27, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Good for now

Verdict

$340K

Median Price

35/100

Walk Score

7.5/10

Schools

15 min

to Albuquerque

Score Breakdown

CAffordability
63/100
ASafety
92/100
BSchools
75/100
B+Quietness
80/100
ACommute
100/100
FWalkability
35/100
WYLT Score74/100

Our Take

Albuquerque's 87114 area has a mix of good and not-so-good, making it a solid but not spectacular place to live. You'll find decent schools, a car-dependent layout, and somewhat limited dining options. However, low crime rates and a relatively affordable housing market are positives.

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The Good

  • ✓decent schools
  • ✓affordable housing market
  • ✓low crime rates
  • ✓plenty of outdoor spaces

Real Talk

  • !car-dependent layout
  • !limited dining options
  • !some schools may not be as highly rated as others
  • !flood risk is low but always be aware
  • $high summer temperatures
  • $winter snow can be a challenge
  • $summer monsoon storms can be intense

Best For

first-time homeownersfamiliesnature lovers

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeLow
Air qualityPoor
Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

Albuquerque, NM

A

Safety grade

Safety score92 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low
1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

57% safer than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Low
9.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

50% safer than the national average

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