Albuquerque, NM

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Outdoors, balloons and beer. You'll love it here.

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Albuquerque, NM

Staying sunny for nearly 310 days a year, Albuquerque features several outdoor activities such as golf, hiking along the Sandia Mountains Hawk Watch Trail and biking on the Paseo del Bosque Trail. The city hosts the International Balloon Fiesta, an event that includes more than 600 balloons, and was named one of Livability.com’s Top 10 Beer Cities thanks to its variety of micro-breweries.

Weather in Albuquerque, NM

Average Temperatures

70 High / 43 Low

Average Annual Rainfall

12 Inches

Average Annual Snowfall

15 Inches

Quick Facts about Albuquerque, New Mexico

Median Home Value
$254,869
Median Property Tax
$2,567
Total Population
565,943
Average Commute
20 min
Median Household Income
$65,823
Median Rent per Month
$836

Map of Albuquerque, NM

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