Albuquerque, NM
Population 562,488 · Albuquerque, NM MSA. Moving to or from Albuquerque? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
562,488
Cost of living (RPP)
95.546
Annual avg temp
57°F
Typical home
$344,457
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $65,604 |
| Median age | 38.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.9% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $266,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,085/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.32 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 95.546 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 77.852, goods 96.144, services 89.153. Source: BEA, Albuquerque, NM (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
57°F
January low
21°F
July high
95°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation —. Station: RIO GRANDE NATURE CTR, NM US (2.7 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$344,457
ZHVI YoY
+0.9%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,459/mo
ZORI YoY
+0.2%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Albuquerque, NM
Total employment (MSA)
396,030
Median wage (annual)
$44,780
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 57,500 | $39,300 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 36,930 | $28,670 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 33,230 | $33,280 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 28,010 | $38,960 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 26,950 | $81,890 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
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