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What BestPlaces Users Say about Albuquerque
Albuquerque is the largest city in New Mexico and is known for its beautiful desert landscape, rich Native American and Hispanic culture, and vibrant arts scene. It has a population of over 560,000 people and is home to many popular tourist attractions, such as the Sandia Peak Tramway and the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
Albuquerque is a popular city for people looking to relocate, but what do actual residents have to say about living there? According to many user reviews on BestPlaces.net, it seems that opinions are mixed. Overall, many residents appreciate the diverse culture, warm climate, and outdoor activities available in Albuquerque. However, there are also some concerns expressed about crime rates, traffic, and job opportunities.
One user, named Sarah, says, "I've lived in Albuquerque my whole life and I love it. The weather is great and there is always something new to explore. The food is amazing and the people are friendly." This sentiment is echoed by another user named Maria, who states, "I moved to Albuquerque for college and ended up staying. I love the city's blend of cultures and the fact that there's always something to do, whether it's hiking, checking out a new restaurant, or attending a cultural event." These reviews highlight the positive aspects of living in Albuquerque, such as the weather, diverse culture, and abundance of activities.
However, not all reviews are as glowing. One user, Michael, expresses concerns about the city's crime rates, saying, "I moved to Albuquerque for work and I'm not a fan. The crime rates are high and I don't feel safe walking around at night. I also struggle to find job opportunities in my field." Another user, named David, also touches on the issue of crime, stating, "There are some great things about Albuquerque, but the crime rates are concerning. I wouldn't recommend living here to families with young children." These reviews bring up valid points about safety and job opportunities in the city, which may be important factors for those considering a move to Albuquerque.
In summary, user reviews about living in Albuquerque are diverse, with some praising the city's culture and outdoor activities, while others express concerns about crime rates and job opportunities. Ultimately, it is important for individuals to consider their own priorities and conduct thorough research before deciding if Albuquerque is the right place for them to call home.
based on 253 ReviewsGet to know Albuquerque with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Albuquerque
ADA TRANSPORTATION UNFRIENDLY - 10/15/2023
We made reservations for hotel and flights for a convention located in Old Town Albuquerque NM. When preparing for our trip we found that the city of Albuquerque has no handicap transportation services from the international airport to the inner city unless you take the city transit bus. No taxi, shuttle, or even an ADA rental.
If you need ADA transportation services and are traveling here. You may won’t to reconsider your plans, if not, contact the hotel where you are considering to stay
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very underrated, but not exactly the best - 2/20/2023
i'm from albuquerque. born here, raised in denver, moved back at 11. it's cool, there's a lot of great restaurants, the people are friendly, the vibe is laid-back, it's really pretty and so underrated. there's a lot of sun, which is absolutely great, i love the weather here, but the crime is BAD. if you stay away from the war zone, most of Eubank/Menaul, Zuni, and La Mesa, you'll be okay. but don't be fooled, albuquerque is dangerous. a TON of property crime, but violent crime isn't too bad (still bad, but not as bad as nearby cities denver, phoenix, and tulsa). it gets a little sketchy. overall, i love it here and it gets way too much hate from outsiders.
pros:
diversity
great air quality
pretty good water quality
a lot of stores
a very large amount of great restaurants (and 3 awesome food halls)
friendly people
300 days of sunshine per year (not a lie, unlike what our narcissistic neighboring city Denver says)
little to no
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Really cool!! - 1/12/2023
I love Albuquerque! It’s an interesting place with a lot of history and interesting things to
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Albuquerque's cool, but really dangerous. - 11/23/2022
it has really good culture, it's fun, the people are friendly, the weather's decent, the art scene is amazing, it's very LGBTQ-accepting, the mexican food is great, and it's really pretty during nighttime! but it's also REALLY dangerous- it's consistently ranked as one of the most dangerous cities in the usa, and it's up there with spokane, portland, and denver for some of the worst property crime nationwide. i'd say ray and forrest's reviews are the best on here, and the rest are just exaggerating. john's review is misspelled and just flat out stupid. but i will admit, albuquerque has an insane crime problem and i wish it
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Piece of dog chit - 11/6/2021
Crime,criminals, cuription, gangs,drugs,murders,crack head thieves, cold at night hotter than hell during day,no nightlife, worst town I have ever been in the world besides
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Deplorable at BEST - 10/5/2021
I wish there were negative stars. I lived here for 2 years. HORRIBLE! Most nasty unwelcoming breed of people on the planet. and the CRIME. EVERY day shootings, murders CAR ACCIDENTS. WORST place to live. Top it off with it's horrible education system. (my son didnt learn a THING)!! It's a POOR dirty trash infested state with NOTHING to offer honest tax paying citizens. I took a huge loss on my house and MOVED OUT. There are WAY more better places to live than this slum of a dump
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Want to give negative stars to Hell as one should - 3/30/2021
I've lived in this place my whole life except the years I was in Iraq and Afghanistan. This is a dump with unemployment seen all around and beggers at almost every street light , you can't go anywhere without seeing a homeless person pushing a shopping cart, if your a night person don't even think of this place for a city of over a half a million the streets are rolled up at 9 pm no food , gas few and far between and not anyplace to go. It is moving backwards here 30 years ago grocery stores, Walmart, and restaurants were open til midnight some til 2 am, now finding a stinking burger after 10 pm is like finding a bag of cash on your doorstep, every business has security or actual police in there parking lots as if your living in a police State , God forbid you own a van because now your a Target for security in all these parking lots, even if you've never had A run in with anyone you just go about your business and leave they take extra interest in you because you can't own a van and
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Interesting history, culture and landscape but... - 3/25/2021
Lived here over 40 years. Albuquerque is a sanctuary city, along with most of the state. Most state and local politics are occupied by outside vetted people. Fees and taxes are rising for regular folks. We do have a lot of interesting history, culture and landscape. Like much of the Southwest we are in a long term drought with limited water. Choose wisely but we are relocating to SW
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Was nice desert town, years ago, not so much now - 3/24/2021
Been here since 70s. ABQ was a laid back desert town then. Civility, community, quality of life were exceptional even with the underlying poverty and undereducation. The three cultures, Hispanic, Anglo, Native respected one another, tolerated one another. Somewhere along the way the old school hardworking, family-oriented Hispanics were replaced with recently arrived immigrants who have more allegiance with Mexico than America, hence the proliferation of gaudy descansos that litter the highways. The hippie/ cowboy anglos were replaced with relocated east/ west coasters and midwesterners who drive up housing prices and want it to be like where they came from. The Indians build casinos for better or worse, harvesting most of their profits from the local community. Even though NM government has always been a good ole boy network it was far more honest than today’s crop of globalist vetted morons. Property tax will rise dramatically in the next few years because we’ve destroyed what
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