What are the best places to live in New Mexico?

ZipScore ranks every ZIP code in New Mexico by safety, school quality, affordability, and quality of life. Browse the rankings above to find the top neighborhoods in New Mexico based on real data from the US Census Bureau, FBI, and EPA.

What is the safest city in New Mexico?

The safest cities in New Mexico are shown in our Safest Neighborhoods section above, ranked by violent crime rate per 100,000 residents using FBI crime data. Use the search or filters above to explore New Mexico neighborhoods by safety grade.

What is the cost of living in New Mexico?

Cost of living varies widely across New Mexico. Our rankings show median home values, median rent, and median household income for every ZIP code in New Mexico. Use the affordability filter above or our free Affordability Calculator to find neighborhoods within your budget.

What are the best school districts in New Mexico?

The top-rated school districts in New Mexico are shown in our Best for Families section above, ranked by average school rating and student-teacher ratio. Click any ZIP code for a full school breakdown including individual school ratings.

Is New Mexico a good state to live in?

New Mexico offers diverse neighborhoods ranging from urban centers to quiet suburbs and rural areas. Use ZipScore to explore the data for each ZIP code in New Mexico - including crime rates, school quality, housing affordability, air quality, and climate data - to find the area that best fits your lifestyle.

New Mexico Neighborhoods & ZIP Codes

Explore all 7 ZIP codes in New Mexico - crime, housing, schools, and more.

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ZIP · City	Population	Median Income	Median Home	ZipScore
87108 Albuquerque	50,310	$76,374	$356,360	67
87110 Albuquerque	41,230	$81,071	$325,860	65
87120 Albuquerque	65,480	$75,172	$276,330	65
87106 Albuquerque	30,840	$70,848	$359,649	62
87101 Albuquerque	3,480	$45,885	$202,097	52
87102 Albuquerque	22,140	$45,440	$194,500	51
87107 Albuquerque	40,250	$50,935	$233,820	51

Top 10 Safest Cities in New Mexico

Ranked by lowest violent crime rate - FBI Uniform Crime Report data

#	ZIP · City	Crime Rate/100k	Safety Grade
1	87108 Albuquerque	235.0	B+
2	87110 Albuquerque	310.0	B
3	87106 Albuquerque	333.0	B
4	87120 Albuquerque	339.0	B
5	87101 Albuquerque	552.0	C
6	87107 Albuquerque	562.0	C
7	87102 Albuquerque	665.0	C

Top 10 Most Affordable Cities in New Mexico

Ranked by lowest median home value - US Census Bureau data

#	ZIP · City	Median Home	Avg Rent	ZipScore
1	87102 Albuquerque	$194,500	$946/mo	51
2	87101 Albuquerque	$202,097	$827/mo	52
3	87107 Albuquerque	$233,820	$935/mo	51
4	87120 Albuquerque	$276,330	$1,127/mo	65
5	87110 Albuquerque	$325,860	$1,166/mo	65
6	87108 Albuquerque	$356,360	$1,238/mo	67
7	87106 Albuquerque	$359,649	$1,136/mo	62

Top 10 Best Cities for Families in New Mexico

Ranked by highest school ratings - best school districts for families

#	ZIP · City	School Rating	Safety	ZipScore
1	87108 Albuquerque	7.3/10	B+	67
2	87120 Albuquerque	7.0/10	B	65
3	87110 Albuquerque	6.4/10	B	65
4	87106 Albuquerque	6.3/10	B	62
5	87102 Albuquerque	6.3/10	C	51
6	87101 Albuquerque	5.8/10	C	52
7	87107 Albuquerque	4.9/10	C	51

New Mexico Neighborhoods & ZIP Codes

Top 10 Safest Cities in New Mexico

Top 10 Most Affordable Cities in New Mexico

Top 10 Best Cities for Families in New Mexico

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