Real Estate Investing in Bernalillo, New Mexico

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 11,274 • Sandoval County

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Should you buy in Bernalillo, NM? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (63/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.1% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $346,947
Avg Monthly Rent $1,233
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Bernalillo Real Estate

Bernalillo, NM covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are underwhelming — this is not a market to enter casually.

A 3.0 rating and a 5-year CAGR of 0.0% are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting, not spreadsheet tourism. Bernalillo is in that category.

Rent trends and price trends in Bernalillo are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in New Mexico.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Bernalillo — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Avg Home Value
$346,947
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,233
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (NM)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Albuquerque, NM metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
48%
Days Pending
0/2
40 days

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❄️ Cool Market — Albuquerque, NM metro
40
Days to pending
11.6%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Bernalillo, NM

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bernalillo, NM

Do landlords face vacancy issues in Bernalillo, NM?

Occupancy in Bernalillo, NM runs even-keeled with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $1,233/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

What price range are homes in Bernalillo, NM?

In Bernalillo, NM the median home value sits at $347K. Against the broader NM market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

What monthly rent should investors expect in Bernalillo, NM?

Bernalillo, NM rentals go for roughly $1,233/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $347K acquisition costs.

Is Bernalillo, NM a good market for FHA house hackers?

House hacking in Bernalillo, NM is a challenging. With home values around $347K and rents at $1,233/mo, owner-occupants can offset a meaningful share of PITI.

Does Bernalillo, NM make sense for an investment property?

Yes - Bernalillo, NM a 3.0/5 investability score. With $347K home prices against $1,233/mo monthly rent, the market delivers a reasonable entry point for new investors.

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