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North Campus

North Campus

$444,041 Average Value
$239 Average Price per Sq Ft
0 Homes For Sale

Thriving academic culture in North Campus

Albuquerque’s North Campus neighborhood includes the University of New Mexico’s graduate law and medical school buildings, with many students and faculty members living nearby. Tom Hornback, the owner of CoyoteABQ Realty Pros, who has helped a number of clients find homes in North Campus, says the proximity to the university is one of its main draws. “You could hit it with a baseball,” he says, explaining how close the home one of his clients purchased was to the law school. “North Campus just has a little bit of panache. You can be edgy but upscale at the same time.” In addition to a lively intellectual community, North Campus is home to several staple local restaurants, as well as the university’s public and historic golf course.

The University off New Mexico is located next to UNM South.
The University off New Mexico is located next to UNM South.
UNM Hospital is easily reachable from McDuffie-Twin Parks
UNM Hospital is easily reachable from McDuffie-Twin Parks
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Pueblo-style homes near the UNM graduate campus

The residential portion of the neighborhood surrounds the University of New Mexico (UNM) graduate campus, and more than half of North Campus residents rent their homes. Pueblo-style cottages with thick stucco walls built throughout the 1940s and 1950s range from $360,000 to $475,000. These homes come with shaded front and back patios that look out on generous backyards with conscious xeriscaping. Ranch-style builds from the 1950s fetch between $475,000 and $775,000, depending on the condition of the home and its upgrades. These homes come on lots about a third of an acre in size with room for amenities like hot tubs, playgrounds and pools. Homes in North Campus are shaded by mature trees and separated from the road by sidewalks. “It’s the kind of place where, anywhere you go on a nice morning, you’ll see someone walking their dog in any of the four directions you can look,” Hornback says.

Pueblo Revival homes are common in North Campus.
Pueblo Revival homes are common in North Campus.
You'll find charming homes in North Campus.
You'll find charming homes in North Campus.
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Neighborhood North Course made Albuquerque golf history

Several open green spaces surround the neighborhood, but the largest recreation site nearby is on UNM’s campus—the North Course. Built in 1942, the historic golf course became the first in the country to break the 7,000-yard barrier and hosted Albuquerque’s first professional tournament in 1947, as well as the NCAA championships just three years later. Today, golfers can reserve a tee time to play the same nine holes golf greats such as Arnold Palmer have navigated in the past. Netherwood Park and Summit Park offer a place to enjoy green space in the city, and the latter has a play area and a half-court basketball court, while Bataan Memorial Park honors locals who served in the Philippines during World War II. Immediately north of the neighborhood, the Tennis Club of Albuquerque sells memberships that include access to 13 hard-surface tennis courts, eight lighted courts, tennis socials and clinics, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center.

Golfers Enjoying the North Campus Golf Course in North Campus.
Golfers Enjoying the North Campus Golf Course in North Campus.
Golf course facing neighborhood
Golf course facing neighborhood
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Award-winning burritos and Satellite Coffee in North Campus

Several longtime Albuquerque restaurants lie on the perimeters of the neighborhood, including GOLDEN PRIDE, which has been serving the community with chicken and barbecue ribs since 1972. The restaurant’s burrito—which comes in 12 different breakfast versions alone—has been voted the best in Albuquerque on numerous occasions. Satellite Coffee offers a quiet space to catch up on coursework or reading while savoring locally roasted coffee, artisan pastries and grilled sandwiches.

Another highly rated Mexican joint, an upscale Italian restaurant and a vegan New Mexican eatery line Girard Boulevard on the east side of the neighborhood. Groceries can be found at Smith’s and a Whole Foods store that opened in 2024 less than 2 miles away.

Great coffee and good vibes await at Satellite Coffee in University Heights, NM.
Great coffee and good vibes await at Satellite Coffee in University Heights, NM.
Satellite Coffee
Satellite Coffee
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Various academic honor societies at Albuquerque High

Children in the southern half of the neighborhood are zoned for Monte Vista Elementary School, which earns an A-minus from Niche, while those living in the northern half may attend Montezuma Elementary School, scoring a C-plus. Students from both schools may come together at Jefferson Middle School and Albuquerque High School, both of which earn A-minus grades. Students at Albuquerque High can join extracurricular clubs like Mock Trial, Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA), Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) or the International Thespian Troop, as well as honor programs like the National Spanish Honor Society, the National Art Honor Society or the International Thespian Society.

Pictured is Albuquerque High School's track and football field with downtown behind it.
Pictured is Albuquerque High School's track and football field with downtown behind it.
Albuquerque High School was founded in 1879 and has undergone renovations since.
Albuquerque High School was founded in 1879 and has undergone renovations since.
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North Campus is near the intersection of interstates 25 and 40

North Campus is positioned between both local and regional thoroughfares. Lomas Boulevard travels west through downtown Albuquerque, which is under 3 miles away, and two ABQ RIDE buses stop along the thoroughfare. University Boulevard connects the neighborhood to the southern portion of the UNM campus. Interstate 25 travels north to Santa Fe and south past Los Lunas to El Paso, traversing the entire state from north to south. On the other hand, Interstate 40 crosses the state from east to west, and both interstates intersect near North Campus.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Albuquerque International Sunport

24 min drive

Bus

Lomas & Unm Hospital

Bus

University & Camino De Salud

Bus

Lomas & Yale (Unm)

Bus

Lomas & Vassar (Unm Hospital)

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime North Campus US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

North Campus Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$365,000
Median Sale Price
$365,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$365,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$213,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
19
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
13%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$239

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
391
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1970
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,637
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,284
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
2,126
Median Age
40
Population under 18
17.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$62,173
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$77,406

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
98.9%
College Graduates
79.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
52.9%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
8''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
6''

Area Factors

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

76 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

35 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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