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Albuquerque, New Mexico

       
Total population 504,949 Average January/July temperatures 31.4° / 73.5°
Median home price $ 210,132 Annual Precipitation 10.29 in. /yr.
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Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque features a city skyline set to a backdrop of Sandia Mountains and blue skies.

Climate
Albuquerque enjoys low relative humidity and sun, with four distinct seasons.
Cultural Attractions
Albuquerque offers diverse options for theater buffs, including the Southwest's largest new works festival.
Economy
Albuquerque is home to Sandia National Laboratories and Kirtland Air Force Base as well as the University of New Mexico.
Geography
The Rio Grande runs through the city from north to south.
Historical
Albuquerque was founded by the Spanish in 1706 as a colonial outpost of Ranchos de Albuquerque.
Recreation
The Sandia Mountains offer lots of climbing opportunities, as well as the longest passenger aerial tramway.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 46.26 ° / 16.53 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 90.16 ° / 56.81 °
Precipitation (?) 10.29 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 46 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 20
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 90
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 210,132
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $46036.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $40516
Maximum state income tax (?) 5.3 %
State sales tax (?) 6.88 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) 10.750 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 13
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 10
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 21
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 75
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 1
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 15
Number of libraries within the county (?) 26
Number of museums within the county (?) 28
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 7
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 504,949
Population density (?) 2,754 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 80.1% growth
Population over 55 (?) 120,156 people
Education (?) 28 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 50
Number of clinics within the county (?) 54
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 35
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