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Albuquerque, NM — ZIP 87122

Population: 18,578 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 87122 (Albuquerque, NM) is $753,576 — up 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $825,000 after a median 44 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,156/month. 5 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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$753,576

Typical home value

+1.1%

1-year change

44

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$753,576
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+8.1%
5-year appreciation
+25.0%
10-year appreciation
+70.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$753,576
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
$825,000
Median list price
$750,000
Median price per sqft
$264
1-year sale-price change
+19.2%
Median days on market
44 days
Homes sold (recent period)
85
For-sale inventory
99
Sale-to-list ratio
97.9%
Active listings
79
1-year forecast
+1.4%
Days to pending
29 days
New listings (monthly)
36

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,156/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
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
ALBUQUERQUE, ALTURA PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Schools include
LA CUEVA HIGH, DOUBLE EAGLE ELEMENTARY, DESERT RIDGE MIDDLE, NORTH STAR ELEMENTARY, ALTURA PREPARATORY SCHOOL

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
None
Nearest Superfund site
Carlisle Village Cleaners (9.3 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
12.1 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
6
Nearest national park
Petroglyph National Monument (13 mi)
National parks include
Petroglyph National Monument, Bandelier National Monument, Manhattan Project National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) (11 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
UNM HOSPITAL, PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL, CHRISTUS ST VINCENT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
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
1996
Housing built before 1970
2.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
36.4%
Median annual property tax
$5,623
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
86.7%

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 87122State medianUS median
Typical home value$753,576$278,357$288,527
Median sale price$825,000$325,000$325,000
Median days on market44 days90 days51 days
Typical rent$2,156/mo$1,495/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$5,623$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 87122?
$753,576.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 87122?
$825,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 87122?
Median days on market: 44 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 87122?
Typical rent: $2,156/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 87122?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, winter weather, hail, inland flooding, earthquake.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 87122?
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 87122?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 87122?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 87122?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the air quality in ZIP 87122?
Moderate. Median AQI: 58. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 87122?
Regional Price Parity: 92.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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