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Bernalillo County
  • County in New Mexico
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Bernalillo County

    Report Card

    grade A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade B
    2. Housing
      grade C
    3. Nightlife
      grade A minus
    4. Good for Families
      grade A minus
    5. Diversity
      grade A
    6. Jobs
      grade B minus
    7. Weather
      grade A
    8. Cost of Living
      grade C minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade A+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade A
    11. Commute
      grade B+

    Bernalillo County is located in New Mexico with a population of 674,919. Bernalillo County is one of the best places to live in New Mexico. In Bernalillo County, most residents own their homes. In Bernalillo County there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Bernalillo County and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Bernalillo County are above average.

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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $216,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $934
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      37%
    • Own
      63%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      750.5
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      12.5
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      84.3
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      521.9
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      1,246.2
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      4,750.8
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      1,368.8
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      17%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      20%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      22%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      national  11%

    Working in Bernalillo County

    Jobs
    grade B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $56,920
    National
    $69,021

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