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Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, NM

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Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, NM

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Demographics

DiverseSimpson's Diversity Index: 59
Population5,869
Foreign Born1.3%
Population Density1,318people per mi²
Median Age45.9 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

114/100

14% above national average

A-

The Real Cost of Living in Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, New Mexico

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $17k$32k
Comfortable $86k$126k
Luxury $128k+$198k+
Elite (Top 5%) $258k+$401k+
Affordability Ratio

56%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean82%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
13
Negative
17

Groceries

5 within 10 miles

4mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

4.9mi

Airport

University of New Mexico Hospital Helipad

5.1mi

Post Office

USPS — Albuquerque, NM

4.5mi

Critical Amenities

Golf7Nearest 3.4 mi
Camping20Nearest 2.1 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 52.7 mi
Gun Range5Nearest 1.9 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B-
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$71k+4.5%
6% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$386k
41% below US avg
College Educated
51.8%
48% above US avg
WFH
20.8%
45% above US avg
Homeownership
78.0%
19% above US avg
Median Home
$442k
57% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
D+
Elevated

Higher crime rates than 67% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
27.7
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−14.9%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−17.7%
Homicide
0.08 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery
0.50 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault
4.92 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr−12.0%
Burglary
3.84 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft
14.67 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
3.11 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+7Leans Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, New Mexico
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C
Weak10.2% of income
Property Rights
D
WeakIJ Grade D
Firearm Rights
B-
GoodFPC Grade B-
Homeschooling
C+
WeakModerate regulation

Energy independence: Net exporter (250% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season218 days276 frost-free
Annual Rainfall8.9"
Elevation4,990 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor5.4 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,318/sq mi
Fallout Danger
D-
Poor9 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 233 mi · coast 380 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$153.9M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityAlbuquerque565k people are 5.4 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital54 miSanta Fe, NM
Nearest Prison5.5 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T19:31:06.000Z

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