Rent to own Homes in Albuquerque, NM

Average Cost of Living in Albuquerque

Albuquerque's average cost of living is nearly 3% higher than average for New Mexico, but it is almost 9% lower than the U.S. average. Expenses vary by municipality, with a wide range of living costs in the area. For example, Los Lunas abuts Albuquerque to the south and is 7.3% lower, while Santa Fe, to the north, is 24.3% more expensive. Overall, Albuquerque is an affordable place to live, especially for a major city.

Average Home Prices in Albuquerque

The median cost of a home in Albuquerque is $203,500, which is a little more than $10,000 higher than New Mexico's average of $193,200 and $27,700 more than the U.S. average. These prices are very good for the area. You can find much lower or higher housing prices in neighboring cities. In South Valley, homes go for an average of $154,000, and the median cost for a house in Corrales is $425,600. For a municipality of its size with a growing economy, Albuquerque's housing prices are excellent. There are also many rent-to-own options available for sale in the city.

Albuquerque Statistics

If you're interested in Albuquerque rent-to-own homes, don't forget to consider important factors in addition to monthly living costs, such as average commute, taxes, crime rates, etc. The following are some common Albuquerque statistics compared to the U.S. national average.

Popular Amenities and Attractions in Albuquerque

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta should be high on your to-do list if you're anywhere near the city during October. People attending enjoy the event's exciting, vibrant atmosphere. For nine days in a row, hundreds of hot air balloons decorate the sky with their beautiful colors and designs. Plenty of food, drinks, music, contests, and competitions make this a fun event you'll never forget.

There is so much appeal to the undeveloped portions of Albuquerque. If you're an avid hiker, try the 8-9 mile La Luz Trail up the Sandia Mountains and enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the city. When you get to the top, you can sit down to a meal at the Ten 3 restaurant and take an overhead tram back down the mountain.

Even if you have a few weeks to spare, it won't be enough to cover the entire 1,625,542 acres of Cibola National Forest, parts of which are within Albuquerque. You can watch a variety of hawks, enjoy the wildlife and foliage, go fishing or hunting, camping, and downhill skiing during the winter. Look hard enough, and you'll find prehistoric ruins, Indian homes, and even ice caves.

Even the developed parts of the city have lots of charm. Historic Old Town has buildings that date back to the late 1700s. You'll find more than 150 shops and galleries there, and restaurants offering cuisine from various cultures. Live outdoor performances are typical on Wednesday through Sunday at the Old Town Plaza, and you can always take a guided historical tour around the area. Within walking distance from Old Town, you can visit the Turquoise Museum, the American International Rattlesnake Museum, the Explora Science Museum, the Albuquerque Museum, and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science.

Albuquerque is the economic center of New Mexico, with many thriving industries in the city. Some of them include aerospace and aviation, manufacturing, solar technology, renewable energy, microsystems and nanotechnology, semiconductors and electronics, software, cybersecurity, directed energy, optics, and photonics. These industries are cutting edge and provide an excellent job base for the city and the entire state of New Mexico. Employment, culture, and heritage - Albuquerque has it all. Take advantage of one of the city's rent-to-own opportunities, and you can have it all, too. If an exciting city that celebrates its culture and heritage sounds right for you, check out Albuquerque's large variety of rent-to-own homes for sale. No matter your background, you'll fit right in!