Why Live in Avalon
Avalon, a neighborhood in Albuquerque, features contemporary homes from the late 1990s to the 2000s, typically ranging from 1,200 to 2,200 square feet with attached two-car garages. Some homes include covered patios, solar panels and drought-tolerant landscaping. Avalon also has manufactured home communities. Avalon Park, within walking distance, offers a playground, tennis court and fields, and the Avalon Trail runs roughly half a mile. Nearby, Petroglyph National Monument provides extensive hiking trails. The West Mesa Aquatic Center, with an Olympic-sized pool, and the ABQ BioPark, featuring an aquarium, zoo and gardens, are several miles away. The Nuevo Atrisco food park, opened in 2024, hosts various micro-restaurants and food trucks. For shopping, a Smith's grocery store is a couple of miles east, and Walmart locations are within 5 miles. Coronado Center and Cottonwood Mall, the state's largest malls, are about 11 miles away. The International Balloon Fiesta, held annually in October, is one of Albuquerque's biggest events. The Central & Unser Public Library offers community events and children's activities. Residents can walk within the neighborhood, and public transportation is accessible via the Central & Unser Transit Center. The Alvarado Transportation Center and Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station are each about 7 miles away, while Albuquerque International Sunport is approximately 12 miles from the neighborhood.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Avalon a good place to live?
Avalon is a good place to live. Avalon is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Avalon is a neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Avalon has 1 park for recreational activities. It has a median age of 32. The average household income is $82,373 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 22.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Avalon are home owners, with 33.8% of residents renting and 66.2% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Avalon can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Avalon neighborhood guide.
Is Avalon, NM a safe neighborhood?
Avalon, NM is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Avalon?
The median home price in Avalon is $290,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $58,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.23%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,430 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $61K a year to afford the median home price in Avalon. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Avalon is $82K.
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Home Trends in Avalon, NM
On average, homes in Avalon, Albuquerque sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Avalon, Albuquerque over the last 12 months is $295,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$295,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$295,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$188
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
23
Median List Price
$290,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%