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Bernalillo, NM
Town in Sandoval County, New Mexico.
Population
9,086
Land area
5.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,740
ZIP codes
0
Bernalillo and its ZIP codes
Bernalillo at a glance
- Bernalillo is about 100 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 25th among 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
- The median household income is $63,880, close to the New Mexico median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $255,500 and median rent is $902 a month.
Local data for Bernalillo, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bernalillo, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,880
Poverty rate
15.9%
Median home value
$255,500
Median rent
$902/mo
Homeownership
76.9%
Bachelor's or higher
22.5%
Median age
43.9
Average commute
27.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,385), German Americans (966), Irish Americans (850).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sandoval County. PPP loans are for Bernalillo.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,469
35,867 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,016
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.33B
FY 2026, $8,945 per person
How people get to work
Bernalillo, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.8%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home18.1%
Average one-way commute: 27.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bernalillo, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
969
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
558
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 22°F
10.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bernalillo, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
20.5%
U.S. 11.1% +9.4 pts
Cities near Bernalillo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana PuebloCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 7.4 |
| Pueblo of Sandia VillageCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.1 |
| CorralesVillage | 5.7 mi | 10.8 |
| PlacitasCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 29.4 |
| Rio RanchoCity | 6.2 mi | 103.4 |
| Edith EnclaveCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.5 |
| AlgodonesCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 7.3 |
| Sandia HeightsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.8 |
| North ValleyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.9 |
| Paradise HillsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| Los Ranchos de AlbuquerqueVillage | 11 mi | 4.5 |
| San Felipe PuebloCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 12 |
| Rio Rancho EstatesCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 68.4 |
| La MaderaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 13.1 |
| Sandia ParkCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| Paa-KoCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bernalillo, NM in?
- Bernalillo is in Sandoval County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Bernalillo, NM?
- About 9,086 people live in Bernalillo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bernalillo?
- Nearby places include Santa Ana Pueblo (3.2 mi), Pueblo of Sandia Village (3.8 mi), Corrales (5.7 mi), Placitas (6.2 mi), Rio Rancho (6.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023