Question 1

Is 87121 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 87121 in Albuquerque has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Albuquerque city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 87121 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 87121?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 87121 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 87121. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 87121 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Albuquerque. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 87121?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 87121 is approximately $291K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 87121 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 87121 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 87121 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 87121 has an overall NeighborScore of 67/100, placing it in the moderate range for Albuquerque. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 67/100, 87121 scores similarly to the middle tier of Albuquerque neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
ALAMOSA ELEMENTARY	PK–05	—	—	—
CARLOS REY ELEMENTARY	PK–05	—	—	—
TRUMAN MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
WEST MESA HIGH	09–12	—	—	—
MARYANN BINFORD ELEMENTARY	PK–05	—	—	—
JIMMY CARTER MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
MARK ARMIJO ACADEMY	09–12	—	—	—
ROBERT F. KENNEDY CHARTER	06–12	—	—	—
LA ACADEMIA DE ESPERANZA	06–12	—	—	—
EDWARD GONZALES ELEMENTARY	03–05	—	—	—
RUDOLFO ANAYA ELEMENTARY	PK–05	—	—	—
ATRISCO HERITAGE ACADEMY HS	09–12	—	—	—
HELEN CORDERO PRIMARY	PK–02	—	—	—
GEORGE I SANCHEZ	PK–08	—	—	—
MISSION ACHIEVEMENT AND SUCCESS 2.0	PK–10	—	—	—
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION ACADEMY	06–12	—	—	—
RIO GRANDE ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS	KG–08	—	—	—