Livability Score

60
/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 C+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) F
Cafe Chill
Coffee Shop
Matunda Cafe
Coffee Shop
Novel Point Coffee
Coffee Shop
Por Vida Coffee
Coffee Shop
Zendo
Coffee Shop
La Luna
Coffee Shop
Bad Ass Coffee
Coffee Shop
Espresso Fino
Coffee Shop
Hartford Square
Coffee Shop
The Brew
Coffee Shop
Buds & Beans
Coffee Shop
Java Joe's
Coffee Shop
Humble Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Keva Juice
Coffee Shop
The Press Room Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lounge 201
Coffee Shop
Cafe Laurel
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lily Marie's Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
50/50 Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Route 66 Diner
Coffee Shop
Cinema Cafe & Roaster
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) A+
Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
National Hispanic Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
The Wheels Museum
Museum
South Broadway Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
Nature Theater
Theatre Arts
African Theater
Theatre Arts
Turquoise Museum
Museum
pinkman’s residence
Attraction
The Box Performance Space
Theatre Arts
Lotus
Nightclub
Mothership Alumni
Art Gallery
New Mexico Holocaust Museum and Gellert Center for Education
Museum
516 ARTS
Art Gallery
El Rey Theater
Theatre Arts
Levy Gallery
Art Gallery
Rosenwald Building Historic Site
Attraction
Effex
Nightclub
H. B. & Lucille Horn Preservation Station
Museum
OT Hall
Art Gallery
Studio 519
Art Gallery
Kimo Theater Historic Site
Theatre Arts
Kimo Theater Historic Site
Attraction
Museum of Albuquerque Library
Museum
United States Department of Energy National Atomic Museum Library
Museum
401 Nightclub
Nightclub
Food and Drink (3) D-
Sonic
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
Stadium Package Liquors
Alcohol
Blake's Lotaburger
Fast Food
Biscuits
Fast Food
Sidetrack Brewing
Bar
Feast Kings
Fast Food
Safe House
Bar
Boese Bros Brewing
Bar
Founders
Bar
Launchpad
Bar
El Rey Liquours
Alcohol
Side Effex
Bar
Downtown Distillery
Bar
The Library
Bar
Cake's Nightclub
Bar
Bar Uno
Bar
Sister Bar
Bar
Anodyne Pool Hall & Cocktails
Bar
Boots & Bourbon
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Katrina Ice Cream Shop
Sweets
Burger King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Barelas Senior Center
Community Centre
Dennis Chavez Community Center
Community Centre
Lobo Village Community Center
Community Centre
Lobo Tennis Club
Gym
Warehouse 508
Community Centre
Heights Community Center
Community Centre
Wells Park Community Center
Community Centre
Loma Linda Community Center
Community Centre
Carlisle Gym
Gym
Sandia CrossFit
Gym
Meditation room
Gym
LUMEN Mind Body Float
Gym
NM Black Cat Cultural center
Community Centre
Maple Street Dance Space
Gym
Alamosa Community Center
Community Centre
West Mesa Community Center
Community Centre
Los Duranes Community Center
Community Centre
Mountain View Community Center
Community Centre
Los Volcanes Senior Center
Community Centre
Live & Try Training
Gym
Somos Pilates
Gym
Fitness Center West (585)
Gym
Shedden Pilates
Gym
High Desert Yoga
Gym
Hiland Senior Activity Center
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
Stadium Super Market
Grocery Store
Bosque Bakery
Bakery
Silver Street Market
Grocery Store
Gold Street Growers Market
Grocery Store
C Fit Nutrition
Health Food
Downtown Growers Market
Grocery Store
Smith's
Grocery Store
Lowes Foods
Grocery Store
Golden Crown Panaderia
Bakery
Chile Konnection
Grocery Store
Rude Boy Cookies
Bakery
Old Town Olive
Health Food
Smith's
Grocery Store
Pro's Supermarket
Grocery Store
Flying Roadrunner Bakery
Bakery
La Montanita
Grocery Store
Ihatov
Bakery
La Montanita Co-op
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Smith's
Grocery Store
La Montanita Co-op
Grocery Store
Nob Hill Growers Market
Grocery Store
La Montanita Co-op
Grocery Store
Smith's
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (18) A+
Pete Padilla Park
Park
Barelas Railroad Park
Park
Dolores Huerta Gateway Park
Park
Eddie Garcia Park
Park
East San Jose Park and Community Center
Park
East San Jose Park
Park
William Castillo Park
Park
Guadalupe Park
Park
Central Parq
Park
Tingley Field
Park
Hazeldine Park
Park
Fred Calkins Park
Park
South San Jose Park
Park
Dennis Chavez Park
Park
Rio Grande Pool
Park
Valle del Bosque Park
Park
Rio Grande Triangle Dog Park
Park
Rio Grande Park
Park
Albuquerque on the Camino Real Historical Marker
Park
Rio Grande Park
Park
Washington Middle School Park
Park
Robinson Park
Park
Rio Grande Valley State Park
Park
Oxnard Park
Park
Sprayground
Park
Shops (4) D-
Circle K
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Justin Tyme Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Downtown Books & Beans
Books
505 Mart
Convenience Store
Globe Furniture
Furniture
Man's Hat Shop
Clothing
A Real Barbershop
Hairdresser
Allsup's
Convenience Store
Axis Aveda Salon
Hairdresser
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Nuve Salon & Spa
Beauty
Shannon Loves Flowers
Florist
Revelry Salon
Hairdresser
Central New Mexico Community College Bookstore
Books
Circle K
Convenience Store
Gertrude Zachary Jewelry
Fashion
Duran's Central Pharmacy
Gift Shop
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Burlington
Department Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
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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 B

Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Barelas.
Public Transit Stops (4)
Stops & Stations A+
Africa Train Station
Transit Station
Asia Train Station
Transit Station
Greyhound
Bus Station
Barelas
Bus Stop
Bay N
Bus Stop
Bay J
Bus Stop
Bay K
Bus Stop
Bay H
Bus Stop
Bay L
Bus Stop
Bay G
Bus Stop
Bay M
Bus Stop
Bay F
Bus Stop
Bay A
Bus Stop
Alvarado Transportation Center
Bus Stop
Bay E
Bus Stop
Bay B
Bus Stop
Albuquerque
Transit Station
Bay D
Bus Stop
Bay C
Bus Stop
Main Library
Bus Stop
Downtown
Bus Stop
East Downtown
Bus Stop
Tingley Station
Transit Station
West Downtown
Bus Stop
Presbyterian
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.6% 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 Barelas is 99/100 - which is 6% higher than New Mexico.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
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

Barelas crime rates are 14,448 per 100k, which is 284% higher than New Mexico
Property Crime
11,646 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
2,802 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 Barelas is $42,865 - which is 6% lower than New Mexico.
Med. Household Income
$42,865 F
Unemployment Rate
6.4% 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 F

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Medicine@Downtown
Doctor
AFD Station # 1
Fire Station
Albuquerque Fire Department Station #2
Fire Station
Bernalillo County Fire Station 32 (Armijo)
Fire Station
John A. Price Law Enforcement Center
Police
GI Lab
Clinic
ENT and Sinus Center ABQ, PC Gerald N. Bart M.D., F.A.C.S
Clinic
Bernalillo County Public Safety Center
Police
Presbyterian Hospital
Hospital
Ambulance Entrance
Ambulance Station
Lovelace Medical Center
Hospital
Lovelace Rehabilitation Hospital
Hospital
UNM Center For Digestive Disease
Clinic
Duran's Central Pharmacy
Pharmacy
St Joseph's Hospital Complex
Hospital
Kindred Hospital - Albuquerque
Hospital
Encino Medical Plaza
Clinic
Southwest Vascular & Vein Center
Doctor
Encino Dental Care
Dentist
Old Town Community Substation
Police
UNM Center for Reproductive Health (E)
Clinic
UNM Health Community Based Services (F)
Clinic
LIFE Family Healthcare, LLC
Doctor
Julia Keating, MD & Marta Terlecki, MD
Doctor
Med Flight Air Ambulance
Ambulance Station
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+

Barelas home prices are $202,640 - which is 25% higher than New Mexico
Home Price
$202,640 B+
Home Appreciation Rate
37% A+
Home Affordability
4.7x (home price to income ratio) F
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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 Barelas graduation rate is 62% - which is 22% lower than New Mexico
School Test Scores
25% F
High School Grad. Rates
62% F
Elementary Schools (2) F
East San Jose Elementary
Dolores Gonzales Elementary
Armijo Elementary
William W & Josephine Dorn Charter Community School
Coronado Elementary
Eugene Field Elementary
Tierra Adentro
Albuquerque Collegiate Charter School
Washington Middle
Immanuel Lutheran School
St Mary'S School
Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science
New America School
Valle Vista Elementary
Presbyterian Ear Institute
Acton Academy Albuquerque
Lew Wallace Elementary
Longfellow Elementary
Lowell Elementary
Abq Sign Language Academy
Ernie Pyle Middle
St Charles Borromeo Elementary School
Manzano Day School
Kit Carson Elementary
Atrisco Elementary
High Schools (0) F
School On Wheels
Amy Biehl Charter High School
Tierra Adentro
Siembra Leadership High School
Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science
New America School
Abq Charter Academy
Gordon Bernell Charter
Student Athlete Headquarters
Abq Sign Language Academy
College And Career High School
Health Leadership High School
Health Leadership High School
Academy Of Trades And Tech
Pathways Academy
Mission Achievement And Success
Rio Grande High
Career Enrichment
Early College Academy
Ace Leadership High School
Ace Leadership High School
Albuquerque High
Mountain View Mennonite School
La Academia De Esperanza
Abundant Life Christian School
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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+

Barelas has an overall rating of 88% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
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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Barelas, Albuquerque, NM Area Guide

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Barelas Area Facts

  • Barelas has a Livability Score of 60/100, which is considered below average
  • Barelas crime rates are 134% higher than the Albuquerque average
  • Cost of living in Barelas is 2% lower than the Albuquerque average

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      C+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Barelas? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Pete Padilla Park
      Barelas Railroad Park
      Dolores Huerta Gateway Park
      Eddie Garcia Park
      East San Jose Park and Community Center
      East San Jose Park
      William Castillo Park
      Guadalupe Park

      Entertainment

      Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts
      National Hispanic Cultural Center
      The Wheels Museum
      South Broadway Cultural Center
      Nature Theater
      African Theater
      Turquoise Museum
      pinkman’s residence

      Food & Drink

      Sonic
      McDonald's
      Church's Chicken
      Stadium Package Liquors
      Blake's Lotaburger
      Biscuits
      Sidetrack Brewing
      Feast Kings

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Barelas? Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Barelas.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      8% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Barelas? The cost of living in Barelas is 99/100 - which is 6% higher than New Mexico.
      Barelas
      99

      1% 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 Barelas? Barelas crime rates are 14,448, which are 284% higher than New Mexico
      Total Crime
      14,448 per 100k people

      522% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 7

      522% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      8%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Barelas? The median income in Barelas is $42,865 which is 6% lower than New Mexico.
      Median household income
      $42,86523% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $28,3325% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      38% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Barelas a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not 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 Barelas home prices? Barelas home prices are $202,640 - which is 25% higher than New Mexico
      Median home value
      $202,64010% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $73223% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      47%

      25% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Barelas have good schools? The Barelas graduation rate is 62% - which is 22% lower than New Mexico
      High school grad. rates
      62%

      25% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      25%

      49% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Barelas a good place to live? Barelas has an overall rating of 88% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      88%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      88%

      2 total surveys

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