Albuquerque, New Mexico · ZIP 87109

Albuquerque — ZIP 87109

Albuquerque (87109) scores 42/100 — Below Average for Albuquerque. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $385K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share20%

Property crime share80%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index61/100

Avg math proficiency35%

Avg reading proficiency45%

Schools nearby10

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index41/100

Typical home value$385K

Median rent$1,355/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$385K

Median Rent

$1,355/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 19 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

30,873

Violent Crime

6,444

Property Crime

24,429

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Bernalillo County, New Mexico (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
NEW MEXICO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL	KG–08	432	62%	57%
ACES TECHNICAL CHARTER SCHOOL	PK–10	165	57%	52%
NEX GEN ACADEMY	09–12	198	55%	75%
EXPLORE ACADEMY	KG–12	1,413	47%	56%
DENNIS CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY	PK–05	550	45%	53%
ARROYO DEL OSO ELEMENTARY	PK–05	321	27%	37%
EDMUND G ROSS ELEMENTARY	PK–05	343	17%	37%
HEALTH LEADERSHIP HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	233	5%	5%
THE GREAT ACADEMY	06–12	59	5%	35%
COTTONWOOD CLASSICAL PREP	06–12	852	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

39,323

Median Income

$59K

Homeownership

53%

Median Age

42.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 87109 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 87109 has a school score of 61/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 87109 is approximately $385K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 87109 in Albuquerque has an overall NeighborScore of 42/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.