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Bernalillo
  • Suburb of Albuquerque, NM
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Suburb
Albuquerque

Bernalillo

#27 in Best Places to Retire in New Mexico
    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Bernalillo is a suburb of Albuquerque with a population of 9,049. Bernalillo is in Sandoval County. Living in Bernalillo offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Bernalillo and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Bernalillo are above average.
    About Bernalillo...
    Population
    9,049
    Suburb of
    Albuquerque
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $182,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $802
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Suburban Rural Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      25%
    • Own
      75%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      714.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      9.7
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      96.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      627.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,323.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      289.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      18%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      24%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      12%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      21%
      11%
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    Working in Bernalillo

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $54,850
    National
    $69,021
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