Bernalillo County

Bernalillo County Is New Mexicos' most populated county Cities And villages located in the county are Albuquerque, Parts of Rio Rancho, Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, Tijeras, Carnuel, Cedar Crest, Cedro, Chilili, Edith Endave, Isleta Village, Manzano Springs, Pajarito Mesa, Paradise Hills, Ponderosa Pines, San Antonio, Sandia Heights, Sandia Knolls, Sandia Park, Sedillo, South Valley, Alemeda, Canoncito, and Zuzax. There are also parts of the following Native American reservations and pueblos: Isleta Pueblo, Laguna Pueblo, Navajo Nation, and Sandia Pueblo.

The County covers 1160 Square Miles.

Bernalillo County Homes for Sale

Bernalillo County is New Mexico's most populous county, with 676,444 residents in the 2020 census and an estimated 667,601 in 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. It includes the City of Albuquerque, the Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, the Village of Tijeras and part of Rio Rancho, along with unincorporated communities such as Sandia Heights, the South Valley and much of the East Mountains. The Census Bureau estimated 306,879 housing units in the county in 2025.

Property Taxes After You Buy

The Bernalillo County Assessor revalues a home at current market value when it sells, so a new owner's taxes can be higher than the seller's. After that, increases in the taxable value of an owner's residence are generally limited to 3% a year. The Assessor also offers a head-of-family exemption and a veterans exemption, which you apply for.

Market Snapshot

In the second quarter of 2026, detached homes in Albuquerque (MLS areas 10 to 121) had a median sale price of $377,500 on 1,609 sales, and the East Mountain areas had a median of $480,000 on 113 sales, according to the Greater Albuquerque Association of REALTORS® 2nd Quarter 2026 report (Southwest MLS data, April 1 to June 30, 2026).

Thinking about buying or selling in Bernalillo County? Call Albuquerque Realty at (505) 226-2083. Our office at 500 Marquette Ave NW, Suite 1200, in downtown Albuquerque is open 9 to 6. Broker Leland Titus has worked in New Mexico real estate since 2006, in both Albuquerque and Santa Fe. For a quick number on your current home, start with a free home valuation, or create a custom market report to follow new listings and sales.

Frequently Asked Questions

What cities are in Bernalillo County?

Bernalillo County includes the City of Albuquerque, the Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, the Village of Tijeras and part of Rio Rancho, plus unincorporated areas such as Sandia Heights, the South Valley and much of the East Mountains. The Town of Bernalillo is in Sandoval County, not Bernalillo County.

Will my property taxes go up after I buy in Bernalillo County?

They can. The Bernalillo County Assessor revalues a home at market value when it sells, so the new owner's taxes may be higher than the seller's. After that, increases in taxable value on an owner's residence are generally limited to 3% a year.

What property tax exemptions does Bernalillo County offer?

The Bernalillo County Assessor offers a head-of-family exemption and a veterans exemption, among other programs. You have to apply, so check the Assessor's tax savings page after you close.

What is the median home price in Bernalillo County?

In the second quarter of 2026, detached homes in Albuquerque (MLS areas 10 to 121) had a median sale price of $377,500, and the East Mountain areas had a median of $480,000, according to the Greater Albuquerque Association of REALTORS®.

Last updated October 2026 by Albuquerque Realty, 500 Marquette Ave NW, Suite 1200, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Call (505) 226-2083.

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