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