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Albuquerque, NM — ZIP 87110

Population: 39,685 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 87110 (Albuquerque, NM) is $321,859 — up 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $339,000 after a median 33 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,491/month. 20 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, winter weather, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$321,859

Typical home value

+1.3%

1-year change

33

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$321,859
1-year appreciation
+1.3%
3-year appreciation
+9.1%
5-year appreciation
+30.8%
10-year appreciation
+87.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$321,859
House Price Index (state)
414.6 (-1.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$339,000
Median list price
$345,000
Median price per sqft
$202
1-year sale-price change
+4.3%
Median days on market
33 days
Homes sold (recent period)
157
For-sale inventory
116
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
88
1-year forecast
+1.6%
Days to pending
30 days
New listings (monthly)
45

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,491/mo
1-year rent change
+1.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$977/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,112/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,384/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,902/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,242/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
20
Elementary schools
11
Middle schools
3
High schools
6
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
ALBUQUERQUE, 21ST CENTURY PUBLIC ACADEMY
Schools include
BEL-AIR ELEMENTARY, COMANCHE ELEMENTARY, DEL NORTE HIGH, FREEDOM HIGH, GOV BENT ELEMENTARY

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, winter weather, hail, inland flooding, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Very High · winter weather: Very High · hail: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 82% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
14.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Fruit Avenue Plume (3.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
10.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
58
Days with Good air quality
97
Days with Moderate air quality
247
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
204

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Petroglyph National Monument (7 mi)
National parks include
Petroglyph National Monument, Bandelier National Monument, Valles Caldera National Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) (6 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
9
Hospitals include
UNM HOSPITAL, PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL, LOVELACE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
180
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-943 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1960
Housing built before 1970
69.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
5.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,488
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
71.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
283,044
Average weekly wage
$1,200
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,560

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 87110State medianUS median
Typical home value$321,859$278,357$288,527
Median sale price$339,000$325,000$325,000
Median days on market33 days90 days51 days
Typical rent$1,491/mo$1,495/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,488$929$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 87110?
$321,859.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 87110?
$339,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 87110?
Median days on market: 33 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 87110?
Typical rent: $1,491/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 87110?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, winter weather, hail, inland flooding, earthquake.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 87110?
Risk to homes is higher than 82% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 87110?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 87110?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Fruit Avenue Plume, 3.2 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 87110?
20 schools (11 elementary, 3 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the air quality in ZIP 87110?
Moderate. Median AQI: 58. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 87110?
Regional Price Parity: 92.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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