The Town FilesBernalillo County, New Mexico
673,930 people. The median home is worth $292,900 (typical New Mexico town: $187,400) and the median household earns $69,473.
Towns in Bernalillo County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | 564,559 | $291,500 | $68,317 | 38.8 |
| South Valley | 38,338 | $224,300 | $58,224 | 41.7 |
| North Valley | 11,149 | $302,700 | $61,498 | 46.2 |
| Los Ranchos de Albuquerque | 5,874 | $492,400 | $72,992 | 46.1 |
| Paradise Hills | 4,329 | $254,600 | $73,295 | 44.9 |
| Kirtland AFB | 3,838 | — | $84,884 | 24.4 |
| Sandia Heights | 3,273 | $670,100 | $143,646 | 63.3 |
People and housing
| Bernalillo County | Typical New Mexico town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $292,900 | $187,400 |
| Median rent | $1,144 | $916 |
| Median household income | $69,473 | $55,614 |
| Median age | 39.5 | 39.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.2% | 18.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.2% | 18.0% |
Jobs and pay
347,440 jobs in 2024, average pay $63,493 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 917 storm events in Bernalillo County from 1996 to 2026, with 22 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Bernalillo County has been included in 11 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4529: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3460: Covid-19 |
| June 16, 2016 | Fire | FM-5127: Dog Head Fire |
| September 30, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4148: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| April 3, 2011 | Fire | FM-2880: White Fire |
| June 16, 2006 | Fire | FM-2644: Malpais Fire |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).