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Best Places to Live in Albuquerque Metro Area, New Mexico

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Population:869,267
Pop. Change:19%
State: New Mexico
Metro Area:Albuquerque Metro Area
County:Bernalillo, Sandoval, ... 4 more
City:Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, ... 51 more
Zip Code:87121, 87151, ... 83 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about the Albuquerque, New Mexico Metro Area

As of 2011, Albuquerque Metro Area's population is 869,267 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 19.07 percent.

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The median home cost in Albuquerque Metro Area is $174,700. Home appreciation the last year has been -4.19 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Albuquerque Metro Area's cost of living is 2.70% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Albuquerque Metro Area public schools spend $4,606 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 15.2 students per teacher in Albuquerque Metro Area.

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The unemployment rate in Albuquerque Metro Area is 7.70 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Albuquerque Metro Area jobs have Decreased by 1.07 percent.

Average Commute time is 26 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Albuquerque Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
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