Why Live in Bel-Air
Bel-Air, a neighborhood in Albuquerque, features Southwestern architecture with many Pueblo-style homes from the 1950s, including some which have been remodeled. Common home styles include two-bedroom bungalows, often with carports, patios or fenced backyards. Menaul Boulevard Northeast, a major thoroughfare, divides the neighborhood and offers dining options like Mac's Steak in the Rough and Green Jeans Food Hall. Nearby shopping spots include Coronado Center, which is the state's largest mall, and ABQ Uptown. Several community parks are close by. Grisham Park has playgrounds and workout equipment and Montgomery Park offers tennis courts, a trail and a bike path. The Montgomery Pool is open seasonally for the community. Other outdoor amenities are located within 8 miles of Bel-Air, including hiking trails in the Sandia Foothills, the Rio Grande Nature Center State Park and the ABQ BioPark. The International Balloon Fiesta, Albuquerque's largest event, takes place at Balloon Fiesta Park, north of Bel-Air. The Erna Fergusson Library hosts story times, movie screenings, lectures and classes. Public transportation is accessible via the free ABQ RIDE bus system, and major highways like Interstate 40 and Interstate 25 are nearby. Downtown Albuquerque is about 5 miles away, providing additional transit options through the Alvarado Transportation Center. Albuquerque International Sunport is approximately 9 miles from Bel-Air.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bel-Air a good place to live?
Bel-Air is a good place to live. Bel-Air is considered fairly walkable and bikeable with some transit options. It has a median age of 43. The average household income is $51,609 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 15.8% of residents. A majority of residents in Bel-Air are home owners, with 26.7% of residents renting and 73.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Bel-Air can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Bel-Air neighborhood guide.
Is Bel-Air, NM a safe neighborhood?
Bel-Air, NM is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Bel-Air?
The median home price in Bel-Air is $265,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $53,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.09%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,280 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $55K a year to afford the median home price in Bel-Air. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Bel-Air is $52K.
What are the best public schools in Bel-Air?
The best public schools that serve Bel-Air are:
What are the best private schools in Bel-Air?
The best private schools that serve Bel-Air are:
- Albuquerque Christian School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 9:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
- Menaul School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 8:1 and an average review score of 3.8.
- Evangel Christian Academy has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 11:1 and an average review score of 2.9.
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Home Trends in Bel-Air, NM
On average, homes in Bel-Air, Albuquerque sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Bel-Air, Albuquerque over the last 12 months is $249,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$249,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$249,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$222
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
31
Median List Price
$265,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%