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Albuquerque, New Mexico · ZIP 87121

Albuquerque — ZIP 87121

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Albuquerque (87121) scores 34/100 — Below Average for Albuquerque. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $293K.

34OUT OF 100

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%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index45/100
Avg math proficiency11%
Avg reading proficiency21%
Schools nearby17

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index50/100
Typical home value$293K
Median rent$1,632/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

$293K

Median Rent

$1,632/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 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
MISSION ACHIEVEMENT AND SUCCESS 2.0PK–101,040
32%
41%
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION ACADEMY06–12312
27%
52%
GEORGE I SANCHEZPK–08997
13%
26%
TRUMAN MIDDLE06–08520
11%
22%
EDWARD GONZALES ELEMENTARY03–05339
11%
22%
CARLOS REY ELEMENTARYPK–05446
10%
20%
MARK ARMIJO ACADEMY09–12233
10%
10%
MARYANN BINFORD ELEMENTARYPK–05460
8%
14%
JIMMY CARTER MIDDLE06–08436
8%
13%
ATRISCO HERITAGE ACADEMY HS09–121,930
7%
22%
RUDOLFO ANAYA ELEMENTARYPK–05592
7%
27%
WEST MESA HIGH09–121,565
5%
25%
LA ACADEMIA DE ESPERANZA06–12238
5%
5%
ALAMOSA ELEMENTARYPK–05382
3%
12%
ROBERT F. KENNEDY CHARTER06–12314
3%
8%
HELEN CORDERO PRIMARYPK–02445Not reportedNot reported
RIO GRANDE ACADEMY OF FINE ARTSKG–08203Not reportedNot 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

76,135

Median Income

$61K

Homeownership

77%

Median Age

32.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 87121 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 87121 has a school score of 45/100. 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 87121 is approximately $293K. 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 87121 in Albuquerque has an overall NeighborScore of 34/100. 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.