Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
26%
Bernalillo
Bernalillo, NM Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,381
Population
10,008
Renter Mix
24% Rent
A great location on the Rio Grande
Mountains
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Great Views
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Riverfront
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Historic
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Outdoors
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Commutes
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Follow I-25 north from Albuquerque about 15 miles and you'll discover the fascinating town of Bernalillo. Situated along the Rio Grande with fantastic views of the Sandia Mountains, the history of this little community dates back to 1695, when it was founded by Don Diego de Vargas. Even the town's festivals have a long history -- the Las fiestas De San Lorenzo, held every year in August, has been taking place for more than 300 years.
Bernalillo is near some fascinating destinations. The Coronado Historic Site on Bernalillo's west side preserves the ruins of the Kuaua Pueblo, dating to about 1325. Visitors can walk the interpretive trail, which leads through the ruins to a reconstructed kiva. Several kiva murals were discovered during an archeological dig in the 1930s; these murals are considered some of the best Pre-Columbian art ever discovered in North America. The Santa Ana Star Casino offers more than 1,475 slot machines and 20 game tables, along with five restaurants, a lounge, and an event center. The nearby Cibola National Forest covers 1.6 million acres, ideal for rock climbing, camping, and hiking.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$63,467
Average: $80,866
Education
2,231
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,445
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bernalillo has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Bernalillo, NM is $1,381 for one bedroom, $1,602 for two bedrooms, and $1,848 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bernalillo has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,381/month
650 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bernalillo, NM is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
106 Students
Public
Grades K-5
302 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
256 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
412 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
806 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Coronado State Monument
- Balloon Fiesta Park
- Albuquerque Balloon Museum
- Sandia Peak Tramway
- Sandia Peak
Airports
- Albuquerque International Sunport
- Santa Fe Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.