Census ACS · #62 MSA
Albuquerque Metro Area
The Albuquerque, Nm Metropolitan Statistical Area has 918,567 residents. The median household income is $67,995 and the median home value is $263,500.
918,567
Population
99
People / sq mi
$67,995
Median Income
$263,500
Median Home Value
The Albuquerque CBSA covers 9,283 sq mi of land at 98.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 55.2% |
| Black or African American | 2.7% |
| Asian | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.0% |
Economy & Income
$67,995
Median Household Income
$38,300
Per Capita Income
11.1%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Albuquerque metro's price level is 95.5 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 4.5% lower the US average. The local median income of $67,995 has the buying power of $71,165 in average-priced US metros.
95.5
Price Level (US = 100)
$71,165
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$67,995
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$263,500
Median Home Value
$1,102
Median Rent
68.7%
Homeownership
Education
90.3%
High School+
35.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.0%
Drive Alone
12.9%
Work From Home
24.6 min
Avg Commute
35.9%
Foreign Born
Albuquerque spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Albuquerque, Nm Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 918,567 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #62 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Albuquerque metro area is $67,995, with a per capita income of $38,300.
The Albuquerque, Nm CBSA spans the state of New Mexico.
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Data for the Albuquerque, Nm CBSA (10740) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Albuquerque is defined demographically by education — 35.0% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, near the national average. With 918,567 residents, Albuquerque is a metro area in NM.
The typical household here earns about $67,995, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 11.1%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $263,500, with typical rent around $1,102.
About 35.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, near the 35.0% national figure.
The education numbers are the throughline: a college-heavy population in Albuquerque usually coincides with higher incomes and a workforce concentrated in professional and information industries.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.