Livability Score

56
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bike-in Coffee
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Shark Reef Cafe
Coffee Shop
Kaufman's Coffee and Bagels
Coffee Shop
Zendo Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Blackbird Coffee
Coffee Shop
Prismatic Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe Laurel
Coffee Shop
Java Joe's
Coffee Shop
50/50 Coffee
Coffee Shop
Matunda Cafe
Coffee Shop
Humble Coffee
Coffee Shop
Lounge 201
Coffee Shop
Kawaii Boba Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafe Chill
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Keva Juice
Coffee Shop
Bad Ass Coffee
Coffee Shop
La Luna
Coffee Shop
The Brew
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Albuquerque Biological Park
Attraction
ABQ BioPark (Aquarium)
Aquarium
Albuquerque Aquarium
Aquarium
Petroglyph National Monument Visitor Center
Museum
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Land of Enchantment Photography Art Gallery
Art Gallery
The Albuquerque Museum of Art & History
Museum
American International Rattlesnake Museum
Museum
New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science
Museum
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
Museum
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
Museum
Explora
Museum
Albuquerque Little Theatre
Theatre Arts
New Mexico Steam Locomotive and Railroad Historical Society
Museum
Unser Racing Museum
Museum
Kosmos Performance Space
Theatre Arts
Harwood Art Center
Art Gallery
Harwood Art Center and Montessori
Art Gallery
pinkman’s residence
Attraction
OT Hall
Art Gallery
African Theater
Theatre Arts
El Rey Theater
Theatre Arts
New Mexico Holocaust Museum and Gellert Center for Education
Museum
Nature Theater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (10) A+
Weinershnitzel
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Wing Basket
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Twisters
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Taco Cabana
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Blake's Lotaburger
Fast Food
Blake's Lotaburger
Fast Food
Blake's Lotaburger
Fast Food
Ponderosa Brewing El Vado Taproom
Bar
Fitness (1) A+
Jazzercise
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Los Duranes Community Center
Community Centre
West Mesa Community Center
Community Centre
Los Volcanes Senior Center
Community Centre
Valle Del Norte Community Center
Community Centre
Club Pilates
Gym
Sandia CrossFit
Gym
Don Newton Taylor RanchCommunity Center
Community Centre
The Sandia Center
Community Centre
Wells Park Community Center
Community Centre
Alamosa Community Center
Community Centre
Warehouse 508
Community Centre
Barelas Senior Center
Community Centre
Montecito Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
La Montanita Co-op
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Flying Roadrunner Bakery
Bakery
Pro's Supermarket
Grocery Store
Old Town Olive
Health Food
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Smith's
Grocery Store
Golden Crown Panaderia
Bakery
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Lowes Foods
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Downtown Growers Market
Grocery Store
Bosque Bakery
Bakery
C Fit Nutrition
Health Food
Chile Konnection
Grocery Store
Silver Street Market
Grocery Store
Gold Street Growers Market
Grocery Store
La Montanita Co-op
Grocery Store
El Mezquite Market
Grocery Store
Parks (3) A+
West Bluff Park
Park
West Bluff Overlook Park
Park
Redlands Park
Park
El Rancho Atrisco Park
Park
Oxbow Park
Park
Los Duranes Park
Park
East Atrisco Kimbar Park
Park
Dulcinea Park
Park
West Old Town Park
Park
Abby Jean Park (private)
Park
Rio Grande Nature Center State Park
Park
East Atrisco Park
Park
San Gabriel State Park
Park
Presidio Park
Park
Krogh Park
Park
Rinconada Point Park
Park
Candelaria Farm Preserve Open Space
Park
Laurelwood Park
Park
Albuquerque BioPark Botanic Garden
Park
Camino de Colores
Park
Curandera Garden
Park
Conservatories
Park
New Mexico Habitats
Park
Pat Hurley Park
Park
Model Railroad Garden
Park
Shops (10) A+
Happy Nails
Beauty
Family Dollar
Discount Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Speedway
Convenience Store
Fast Market
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Speedway
Convenience Store
Good 2 Go
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
AMPM Salon
Hairdresser
Speedway
Convenience Store
Wildlife Trading Company
Gift Shop
Southwest Cactus
Interior Decoration
Metal the Store
Clothing
West Mesa Market
Convenience Store
Botanero Guaymas
Mall
Big Lots
Department Store
Walmart
Convenience Store
Old Town T-Shirt Company
Clothing
Chimney Butte Gallery
Fashion
Warpath Traders
Fashion
The Breaking Bad Store ABQ
Gift Shop
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Summit Park (A+)

2. Huning Castle (A+)

3. Parkland Hills (A+)

4. Altura (A+)

5. South San Pedro (A+)

commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in West Bluff.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Aquarium/Garden Station
Transit Station
BioPark
Bus Stop
Old Town
Bus Stop
The Bluffs
Bus Stop
Tingley Station
Transit Station
West Central
Bus Stop
West Downtown
Bus Stop
Central and Unser Transit Center
Bus Station
Asia Train Station
Transit Station
Main Library
Bus Stop
Barelas
Bus Stop
Africa Train Station
Transit Station
Downtown
Bus Stop
Alvarado Transportation Center
Bus Stop
Bay C
Bus Stop
Bay B
Bus Stop
Bay D
Bus Stop
Bay A
Bus Stop
Bay E
Bus Stop
Bay M
Bus Stop
Bay F
Bus Stop
Bay L
Bus Stop
Bay N
Bus Stop
Albuquerque
Transit Station
Bay K
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Silver Hill (A+)

2. Victory Hills (A+)

3. Lee Acres (A+)

4. Montgomery Park (A+)

5. Sandia Ridge (A+)

cost of living A-

The cost of living in West Bluff is 96/100 - which is 4% higher than New Mexico.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C-
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Monkbridge Gardens (A+)

2. South Los Altos (A+)

3. Ladera West (A+)

4. Wildflower (A+)

5. San Jose (A+)

crime F

West Bluff crime rates are 6,941 per 100k, which is 84% higher than New Mexico
Property Crime
5,390 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,551 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Desert Spring Flower (A+)

2. Valley Gardens (A+)

3. Alameda N Valley (A+)

4. N Albuquerque Acres (A+)

5. Tijeras Arroyo (A)

employment F

The median income in West Bluff is $47,431 - which is 4% higher than New Mexico.
Med. Household Income
$47,431 F
Unemployment Rate
8.7% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Kachina Hills (A+)

2. Tanoan (A+)

3. Matthew Meadows (A+)

4. Embudo Canyon (A+)

5. Alban Hills (A+)

health B+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Albuquerque Modern Dentistry & Orthodontist
Dentist
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Albuquerque Fire & Rescue Station 17
Fire Station
Presbyterian Urgent Care in Albuquerque on Atrisco Dr
Doctor
PRESNow 24/7 Urgent and Emergency Care
Clinic
APD Officer Shawn McWethy Memorial Westside Area Command
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
NextCare
Clinic
Old Town Community Substation
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Albuquerque Fire Station 7
Fire Station
Duran's Central Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Family Smiles Dentistry for Kids & Adults
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Central New Mexico Treatment Center
Clinic
Family Dental Center
Dentist
Ivory Dental
Dentist
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic
UNM Hospital North Valley Center for Family and Community Health
Clinic
ABQ Fire Station #4
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Altura (B+)

2. Boyds-Leslie Park (B+)

3. Broadway Central (B+)

4. Campus (B+)

5. Del Norte (B+)

housing A

West Bluff home prices are $164,200 - which is 2% higher than New Mexico
Home Price
$164,200 C
Home Appreciation Rate
2% C+
Home Affordability
3.5x (home price to income ratio) B-
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Ladera West (A+)

2. North Eastern (A+)

3. Kirtland Community (A+)

4. Antelope Run (A+)

5. Holiday Park (A+)

schools F

The West Bluff graduation rate is 80% - which is 1% lower than New Mexico
School Test Scores
12% F
High School Grad. Rates
80% D+
Elementary Schools (1) D-
Christine Duncan Heritage Academy
Crestview Christian Academy
Montessori Of The Rio Grande
John Adams Middle
Duranes Elementary
Susie R. Marmon Elementary
Reginald Chavez Elementary
Horizon Academy West
Chaparral Elementary
La Promesa Early Learning
Lavaland Elementary
Cochiti Elementary
Griegos Elementary
Bosque School
Manzano Day School
Native American Comm Academy
Painted Sky Elementary
Acton Academy Albuquerque
Valle Vista Elementary
Garfield Middle
Montessori Elementary School
Washington Middle
First Fruits Christian Academy
Cross Of Hope Lutheran Elementary School
Jimmy Carter Middle
High Schools (1) D-
The Alb Talent Development Charter
St Pius X High School
West Mesa High
Ace Leadership High School
Valley High
Bosque School
Ace Leadership High School
Native American Comm Academy
Los Puentes Charter
Abq Sign Language Academy
Nuestros Valores Charter
Gordon Bernell Charter
Siembra Leadership High School
Amy Biehl Charter High School
Menaul School
Tierra Adentro
School On Wheels
Abq Charter Academy
Career Enrichment
Foothill High School
Digital Arts And Technology
Albuquerque High
Early College Academy
La Academia De Esperanza
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Cielito Lindo (A+)

2. Plaza Vieja (A+)

3. Conchas Park (A+)

4. Huning Highland Historic District (A+)

5. Campus (A+)

ratings A+

West Bluff has an overall rating of 88% from 1 reviews.
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From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Richland Hills (A+)

2. Encanto Village (A+)

3. Pleasant View (A+)

4. Alameda N Valley (A+)

5. Altura (A+)

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West Bluff, Albuquerque, NM Area Guide

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West Bluff Area Facts

  • West Bluff has a Livability Score of 56/100, which is considered below average
  • West Bluff crime rates are 12% higher than the Albuquerque average
  • Cost of living in West Bluff is 4% lower than the Albuquerque average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in West Bluff? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      West Bluff Park
      West Bluff Overlook Park
      Redlands Park
      El Rancho Atrisco Park
      Oxbow Park
      Los Duranes Park
      East Atrisco Kimbar Park
      Dulcinea Park

      Entertainment

      Albuquerque Biological Park
      ABQ BioPark (Aquarium)
      Albuquerque Aquarium
      Petroglyph National Monument Visitor Center
      Amphitheater
      Land of Enchantment Photography Art Gallery
      The Albuquerque Museum of Art & History
      American International Rattlesnake Museum

      Food & Drink

      Weinershnitzel
      Papa Murphy's
      Panda Express
      Krispy Kreme
      Baskin-Robbins
      Wing Basket
      McDonald's
      Jersey Mike's Subs

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in West Bluff? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in West Bluff.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      8%

      6% higher than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West Bluff? The cost of living in West Bluff is 96/100 - which is 4% higher than New Mexico.
      West Bluff
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      Albuquerque
      100

      same as average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in West Bluff? West Bluff crime rates are 6,941, which are 84% higher than New Mexico
      Total Crime
      6,941 per 100k people

      199% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 15

      199% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      8%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in West Bluff? The median income in West Bluff is $47,431 which is 4% higher than New Mexico.
      Median household income
      $47,43114% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,860equal to the US average
      Unemployment rate
      9%

      86% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is West Bluff a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Lovelace Rehabilitation Hospital
      UNM Carrie Tingley Hospital
      Kindred Hospital - Albuquerque
      Lovelace Women's Hopsital
      St Joseph's Hospital Complex
      Bill & Barbara Richardson Healthcare Pavillion
      University Hospital
      UNMH Ambulatory Care Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Medicine@Downtown
      Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless
      Mariposa Plastic Surgery
      Healthcare
      Healthy Families
      Midtown Family Medicine
      Epiphany Dermatology
      Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

      A Housing

      What are West Bluff home prices? West Bluff home prices are $164,200 - which is 2% higher than New Mexico
      Median home value
      $164,20011% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9262% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      69%

      9% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does West Bluff have good schools? The West Bluff graduation rate is 80% - which is 1% lower than New Mexico
      High school grad. rates
      80%

      4% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      12%

      75% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is West Bluff a good place to live? West Bluff has an overall rating of 88% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      88%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      88%

      1 total surveys

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