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Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque · NM 87114
Updated October 31, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$333K
Median Price
82/100
Walk Score
8.3/10
Schools
15 min
to Albuquerque
Score Breakdown
BAffordability
78/100
ASafety
92/100
B+Schools
83/100
B+Quietness
80/100
ACommute
100/100
B+Walkability
82/100
WYLT Score86/100
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 qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Albuquerque, NM
A
Safety grade
Safety score92 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Low9.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
50% safer than the national average
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