Best suburbs to live in New Mexico
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- Overall Rank: 2,396
- Population: 104,351
- Median household income: $78,978
- Median home value: $246,700 (81% own)
- Median rent: $1,357 (19% rent)
- Top public schools: Nex+Gen Academy (grade A+), Cottonwood Classical Preparatory School (grade A), Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science (grade A)
- Top private schools: Albuquerque Academy (grade A+), Sandia Preparatory School (grade A+), Menaul School (grade A+)
- Population: 104,351
- Median household income: $78,978
- Median home value: $246,700 (81% own)
- Median rent: $1,357 (19% rent)
- Top public schools: Nex+Gen Academy (grade A+), Cottonwood Classical Preparatory School (grade A), Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science (grade A)
- Top private schools: Albuquerque Academy (grade A+), Sandia Preparatory School (grade A+), Menaul School (grade A+)
#6. Rio Rancho, New Mexico
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- Overall Rank: 2,328
- Population: 8,495
- Median household income: $94,966
- Median home value: $488,300 (89% own)
- Median rent: $1,201 (11% rent)
- Top public schools: Nex+Gen Academy (grade A+), Cottonwood Classical Preparatory School (grade A), Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science (grade A)
- Top private schools: Albuquerque Academy (grade A+), Sandia Preparatory School (grade A+), Menaul School (grade A+)
- Population: 8,495
- Median household income: $94,966
- Median home value: $488,300 (89% own)
- Median rent: $1,201 (11% rent)
- Top public schools: Nex+Gen Academy (grade A+), Cottonwood Classical Preparatory School (grade A), Albuquerque Institute of Math & Science (grade A)
- Top private schools: Albuquerque Academy (grade A+), Sandia Preparatory School (grade A+), Menaul School (grade A+)
#5. Corrales, New Mexico
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- Overall Rank: 2,295
- Population: 1,647
- Median household income: $65,809
- Median home value: $293,400 (68% own)
- Median rent: $916 (32% rent)
- Top public schools: Arrowhead Park Early College High School (grade A+), J. Paul Taylor Academy (grade A minus), Las Cruces High School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Las Cruces Catholic School (grade A), Mesilla Valley Christian School (grade A minus), Mission Lutheran School (grade unavailable)
- Population: 1,647
- Median household income: $65,809
- Median home value: $293,400 (68% own)
- Median rent: $916 (32% rent)
- Top public schools: Arrowhead Park Early College High School (grade A+), J. Paul Taylor Academy (grade A minus), Las Cruces High School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Las Cruces Catholic School (grade A), Mesilla Valley Christian School (grade A minus), Mission Lutheran School (grade unavailable)
#4. Mesilla, New Mexico
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- Overall Rank: 707
- Population: 3,205
- Median household income: $151,991
- Median home value: $593,100 (96% own)
- Median rent: $2,567 (4% rent)
- Top public schools: Nex+Gen Academy (grade A+), La Cueva High School (grade A+), Cottonwood Classical Preparatory School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Albuquerque Academy (grade A+), Sandia Preparatory School (grade A+), Menaul School (grade A+)
- Population: 3,205
- Median household income: $151,991
- Median home value: $593,100 (96% own)
- Median rent: $2,567 (4% rent)
- Top public schools: Nex+Gen Academy (grade A+), La Cueva High School (grade A+), Cottonwood Classical Preparatory School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Albuquerque Academy (grade A+), Sandia Preparatory School (grade A+), Menaul School (grade A+)
#3. Sandia Heights, New Mexico
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- Overall Rank: 380
- Population: 5,592
- Median household income: $144,661
- Median home value: $420,000 (97% own)
- Median rent: $1,356 (3% rent)
- Top public schools: Los Alamos High School (grade A), Los Alamos Middle School (grade A), Chamisa Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Ponderosa Montessori School (grade unavailable), Canyoncito Montessori School & Child Care Center (grade unavailable)
- Population: 5,592
- Median household income: $144,661
- Median home value: $420,000 (97% own)
- Median rent: $1,356 (3% rent)
- Top public schools: Los Alamos High School (grade A), Los Alamos Middle School (grade A), Chamisa Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Ponderosa Montessori School (grade unavailable), Canyoncito Montessori School & Child Care Center (grade unavailable)
#2. White Rock, New Mexico
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- Overall Rank: 27
- Population: 13,460
- Median household income: $130,342
- Median home value: $410,100 (65% own)
- Median rent: $1,222 (35% rent)
- Top public schools: Los Alamos High School (grade A), Mountain Elementary School (grade A), Barranca Mesa Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Ponderosa Montessori School (grade unavailable), Canyoncito Montessori School & Child Care Center (grade unavailable), Las Cumbres Community Services - Conjunto Preschool (grade unavailable)
- Population: 13,460
- Median household income: $130,342
- Median home value: $410,100 (65% own)
- Median rent: $1,222 (35% rent)
- Top public schools: Los Alamos High School (grade A), Mountain Elementary School (grade A), Barranca Mesa Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Ponderosa Montessori School (grade unavailable), Canyoncito Montessori School & Child Care Center (grade unavailable), Las Cumbres Community Services - Conjunto Preschool (grade unavailable)
This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 40 states.
#1. Los Alamos, New Mexico
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