Bernalillo, NM

Bernalillo, New Mexico

Introduction to Bernalillo, New Mexico

Bernalillo, New Mexico is 9 miles E of Rio Rancho, New Mexico and 16 miles N of Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is in Sandoval county. The town is part of the Albuquerque metro area. The population of Bernalillo is 6,611.

Bernalillo History

Diego de Vargas founded Bernalillo in 1695. Bernalillo became a trade center by the 1800s, as many Mexican immigrants began settling in the town. The town is located to the northwest of the Sandia Mountains, on the banks of Rio Grande River. Camino del Pueblo, one of the oldest streets in the town, was once used as the vital connecting link between Santa Fe and Mexico City.

Bernalillo and nearby Attractions

• Sandoval County Historical Society Museum
• Albuquerque Museum
• Coronado State Park
• Rio Grande Nature Center
• National Atomic Museum
• Rattlesnake Museum

Things To Do In Bernalillo

One of the oldest festivals of Bernalillo is Las Fiestas de San Lorenzo, which is held every August. The Rio Grande Nature Center offers a wide variety of opportunities for recreation. The Sandia Man Cave and the Sandia Trails are some of the nearest attractions. History The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science, the Coronado State Monument and the Albuquerque Museum provide insight into the area’s history.

Bernalillo Transportation

Albuquerque International is the nearest major airport.

Bernalillo Higher Education

The University of Phoenix-Albuquerque Campus, New Mexico Highlands University and the University of New Mexico provide facilities for higher education.

High Points

Bernalillo strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):

Category	Trophy
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Bernalillo, NM

Comparing Bernalillo to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Bernalillo Almanac

Bernalillo Climate

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• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Bernalillo Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Bernalillo, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Bernalillo Public Libraries

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Bernalillo High Schools (2004)

BERNALILLO HIGH
250 ISIDRO SANCHEZ ROAD
505-867-2361
Serves 921 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Bernalillo Colleges

(List of All New Mexico Colleges)

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