Bernalillo County

NM · Pop. 157,972 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Bernalillo County is a mixed county in NM with a population of approximately 157,972.

$/Acre: $4,333
Property Tax: 0.8%
Growing Season: 224 days
Broadband: 49%
Safety: 4/10
Density: 266.8/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.8%
Local Sales Tax0.76%
Combined Sales Tax5.64%
Cost of Living Index98.3
Median Household Income$39,577
Poverty Rate16.1%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,333
Median Home Price$408K
Acres for Sale2375
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season224 days
Annual Rainfall8.1 inches
Avg Summer High92°F
Avg Winter Low33°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation2,181 ft
Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought7/10
Wildfire5/10
Tornado1/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)118 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)6.2
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K762
Property Crime /100K644
Overall Safety4/10
Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital34.2 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage49%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town12 miles
Nearest City53 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby9%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.3%
Ag EconomyWeak