City safety & data profile

AlbuquerqueNM

Albuquerque, NM is a 565K-resident city in Bernalillo County with a median household income of $68,317.

Bernalillo County, New Mexico. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Albuquerque, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Albuquerque has a population larger than 99% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $291,500, and 8 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-22

565K
Population
Top 1%
By size
$68,317
Median income
$291,500
Median home
15.5%
Poverty rate

The read on Albuquerque

Albuquerque posts a median household income higher than 34% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 6 recent safety alerts are on record and 8 hospitals serve the Albuquerque area.

Top 66%
by median income, US cities
6
safety alerts on record
8
hospitals in & near Albuquerque

Where Albuquerque income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$68,317 Bottom 34% higher than 34% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NM $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Albuquerque, NM beyond the headline numbers

Albuquerque sits inside Bernalillo County, New Mexico, at roughly 35.08°N, -106.65°W. Population 564,559, $68,317 median household income. Median home value $291,500, median rent $1,145. Poverty rate 15.5%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Albuquerque's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 32.9%, then high blood pressure at 32.6%. 8 hospitals in/around Albuquerque, 2.8/5 avg rating, 6 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Albuquerque from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
564,559
Albuquerque
Median Income
$68,317
Near average
Median Home Value
$291,500
+28% vs avg
Median Age
38.8
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Bernalillo County) - Albuquerque's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
674K+1%
Median Income
$69,473+42%
Median Home Value
$292,900+57%
Poverty Rate
15.2%-16%
Unemployment
5.3%-37%

Economics

Economics indicators for Albuquerque, NM
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,145/mo
Poverty Rate
15.5% +9% vs avg
Unemployment 5.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 39.2%
Work From Home 15%
Public Transit 0.9%

Population

White 49.9%
African American 3.5%
Asian 3.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
32.9%
High Blood Pressure
32.6%
Short Sleep Duration
30.6%
Physical Inactivity
23.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.2%
Lack of Health Insurance
14.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.2%
Binge Drinking
14%
Current Smoking
12.2%
Diabetes
11.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 63.6%
Annual Checkup 67.2%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.9%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.2%
Stroke
3.3%

Hospitals 8 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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2
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1
★★
3
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0
Average Rating
2.8/5
Total Hospitals
8
With ER
6
LOVELACE WOMEN'S HOSPITAL
ALBUQUERQUE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
LOVELACE WESTSIDE HOSPITAL
ALBUQUERQUE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
VA NEW MEXICO HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
ALBUQUERQUE · Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER
★★★☆☆
UNM HOSPITAL
ALBUQUERQUE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆
LOVELACE MEDICAL CENTER
ALBUQUERQUE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆
PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
ALBUQUERQUE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Alerts & News - Albuquerque Area 6

Air Quality

Air Quality Alert: Albuquerque, NM Reaches Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Level

EPA ·
Air Quality

Albuquerque Air Quality Reaches Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Level on March 15

EPA ·
Air Quality

Albuquerque Air Quality Alert: PM10 Levels Reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

EPA ·
Air Quality

Albuquerque, NM Air Quality Alert: PM10 Levels Reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

EPA ·
Air Quality

Air Quality Alert: Unhealthy Conditions Reported in Albuquerque, NM

EPA ·
Air Quality

Albuquerque Air Quality Reaches Unhealthy Levels on February 24

EPA ·

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Albuquerque, NM? ▼
Albuquerque, NM has a population of 564,559 people, located in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
What is the median household income in Albuquerque? ▼
The median household income in Albuquerque, NM is $68,317 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 15.5%.
What is the median home value in Albuquerque? ▼
The median home value in Albuquerque, NM is $291,500. Median rent is $1,145/month.
What are the top health concerns in Albuquerque? ▼
The top health indicators in Albuquerque include Obesity (32.9%), High Blood Pressure (32.6%), Short Sleep Duration (30.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Albuquerque? ▼
Albuquerque has 8 hospitals with an average rating of 2.8/5 stars. 6 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Albuquerque? ▼
The median age in Albuquerque, NM is 38.8 years. 39.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Albuquerque, NM is located in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. With a population of 565K and a $68,317 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 8 hospitals with an average rating of 2.8/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Albuquerque area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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CDC Air Quality & Health

Health-impact reference for every AQI category

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National Ambient Air Quality Standards, the regulatory thresholds

Nearby Cities 8

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Using Albuquerque's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Bernalillo County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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