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Bernalillo County, New Mexico in numbers: crime, income, hazards
Bernalillo County averaged 11.7 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents a year in 2021-2025, 58% higher than the New Mexico rate (7.4). Households here have a median income of $69,473 and the unemployment rate was 4.7% in August 2026. It is home to roughly 673,930 residents.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
Also on the map: income · hazard risk · Superfund · dams
What is the crime rate in Bernalillo County?
From 2021 through 2025, Bernalillo County averaged 7,910 reported violent crimes a year, along with 27,497 property crimes. That is 11.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents, 58% higher than the New Mexico rate (7.4), and about 3.2 times the U.S. rate (3.7). Property crime ran at 40.7 per 1,000, against 27.3 statewide. Aggravated assaults make up 77% of the violent total. CDC death records show about 92 homicide deaths a year in the county (13.6 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Bernalillo County | Per 1,000 | New Mexico per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 7,910 | 11.7 | 7.4 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 123 | 0.18 | 0.11 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 447 | 0.66 | 0.56 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 1,272 | 1.9 | 0.84 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 6,067 | 8.9 | 5.9 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 27,497 | 40.7 | 27.3 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 4,597 | 6.8 | 5.3 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 17,260 | 25.4 | 17.3 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5,640 | 8.3 | 4.7 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (5 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Bernalillo County?
Median household income is $69,473, close to the statewide figure ($64,059). The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $292,900 by its owners; renters pay a median $1,144. 17.0% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 19.2%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.7% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 15,711 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Bernalillo County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 673,930 | 2,120,246 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $69,473 | $64,059 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $292,900 | $248,100 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,144 | $1,067 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.3% | 6.0% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 15.2% | 17.8% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 17.0% | 19.2% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 38.2% | 31.0% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 64.5% | 70.0% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 39.5 | 39.4 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.0% | 86.5% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 8.8% | 9.6% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Bernalillo County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Bernalillo County as “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
4 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Bernalillo County: At&Sf (Albuquerque), South Valley, Fruit Avenue Plume and Carlisle Village Cleaners. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
The National Inventory of Dams lists 25 high-hazard dams in Bernalillo County. 5 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 20 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: South Domingo Baca Dam (81 ft) and John Robert Dam (69 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
28 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 341,304 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
No federal major disaster declaration covered Bernalillo County from 2016 through 2025 (COVID-19 excluded). In 2024, 30 of 366 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 46 community water systems, 7 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 1 (highest). NHTSA counted 117 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 47 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Bernalillo County?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 3 highway work zones in Bernalillo County (all active that day). Listed roads include I-25 and NM 500. 2 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Bernalillo County?
Bernalillo County has 206 public schools (2024-25) and 43 private schools (2023-24) in federal school lists. 17 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 39 fire or EMS stations and 15 police or sheriff stations. Park Service units in the area: Petroglyph National Monument.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Bernalillo County?
Census tribal areas that reach into Bernalillo County: Navajo Nation Reservation and Off-Reservation Trust Land, Sandia Pueblo and Off-Reservation Trust Land, Isleta Pueblo and Laguna Pueblo and Off-Reservation Trust Land. 2 ancient or sacred sites are on the map here: Petroglyph National Monument and Sandia Crest. Many are sacred to living communities, so visit respectfully and follow posted rules.
Tribal areas are Census statistical boundaries, shown for reference; they are not legal boundaries.
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Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Bernalillo County
Gun shops
19 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Bernalillo County (17 from the ATF licensee list, 2 from OpenStreetMap), plus 63 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 7 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Albuquerque Pawn Shop LLC (Albuquerque), Big 5 Sporting Goods #323 (Albuquerque), Cabela's 484 (Albuquerque), Charlie's Gunsmithing (Albuquerque), Doc Hollidays Pawn Shop LLC (Albuquerque), Enchantment Wholesale (Albuquerque), Express Cash INC (Albuquerque), Happy Hocker Pawn Shop (Albuquerque) and 9 more.
Liquor stores
27 liquor stores are on the map in Bernalillo County: Downtown Liquor & Foodmart (Albuquerque), El Rey Liquours (Albuquerque), Freeway Liquors, Jubiliation Wine & Spirits (Albuquerque), Kelly Liquor (Albuquerque), Kelly Liquors, Kelly Liquors (3 in Albuquerque), Kelly Liquours and 17 more. New Mexico has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
2 Planned Parenthood health centers are on the map in Bernalillo County: Planned Parenthood - Eubank Health Center (Albuquerque) and Planned Parenthood Of N.M., Inc. (Albuquerque).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Bernalillo County?
Bernalillo County averaged 7,910 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 11.7 per 1,000 residents, 58% higher than the New Mexico rate (7.4). The property-crime rate was 40.7 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Bernalillo County?
$69,473 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $64,059 for New Mexico and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Bernalillo County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.7% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 15,711 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Bernalillo County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Bernalillo County as “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Bernalillo County?
4 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Bernalillo County: At&Sf (Albuquerque), South Valley, Fruit Avenue Plume and Carlisle Village Cleaners.
Is there road construction in Bernalillo County right now?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 3 highway work zones in Bernalillo County (all active that day). Listed roads include I-25 and NM 500. 2 are on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in Bernalillo County?
17 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Bernalillo County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cibola County | 26,845 | 1.8 | $50,759 |
| Sandoval County | 153,604 | 3.6 | $86,636 |
| Santa Fe County | 156,105 | 6.1 | $79,071 |
| Torrance County | 15,490 | 4.0 | $57,842 |
| Valencia County | 78,458 | 5.7 | $58,933 |
Cities in Bernalillo County with their own page: Albuquerque, Rio Rancho.
More: New Mexico statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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