Living in Bernalillo County, New Mexico

Bernalillo County is a county in New Mexico with a population of around 676,685, part of the Albuquerque, NM MSA metro area. The main communities are Albuquerque, Tijeras.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,547/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $323K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.7%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings mild winters (highs around 46°F) and hot summers (highs around 85°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Bernalillo County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 38 and a moderately educated workforce (34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Democratic.