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Rio Grande Boulevard is a longstanding neighborhood with rural roots
Home to many longtime residents who appreciate its rural nature, the Northwest Albuquerque suburb of Rio Grande Boulevard is a safe, quiet place to set down roots. Just east of the Rio Grande and a few miles north of Old Town, it’s close to both the central city and lush open spaces, with easy access to local restaurants and good schools. Annexed as an official Albuquerque neighborhood in the 1940s, Rio Grande Boulevard retains much of its rural-desert vibe. Development was made possible here by the flood-controlling Campbell Ditch and Griegos Drain, both of which are traced by unpaved paths. Multi-story buildings are rare, and along the wide streets you'll often see dusty lots, chain link fences and low adobe walls, as well as stunning views of the Sandia Mountains to the east.
Midcentury ranch-style and Pueblo-inspired homes
Most single-family homes in Rio Grande Boulevard date to the late 1940s through ‘50s, generally mid-sized and either Ranch or Pueblo adobe-style; the latter will often have rough-hewn wood details like arched doors and exposed beams. You’ll also see some more modern, Contemporary homes, a mix of 1 or 2 stories with adobe-style designs and Southwestern details. Those yards that are landscaped feature rock gardens and/or lush trees, often tucked behind walls or fences of adobe, pale brick or raw wood. New roofs and paving are common, while some houses offer more potential than curb appeal. Single-family homes here average $375,000.
Be aware that coyotes may occasionally appear on residential streets and in backyards, making Rio Grande Boulevard a good place to supervise your pets outdoors. This is suburbia, for sure, but you’re never far from the wilderness.
Trails and drought-resistant trees create ecosystem at Los Poblanos
Just north, Los Poblanos Open Space offers a few hiking loops, while just west is the 4,300-acre Rio Grande Valley State Park. Known locally as “the bosque,” which is Spanish for "forest," this cool, shady park is unlike most of arid Albuquerque, with large cottonwood, coyote willow, and New Mexico olive trees creating habitat for beaver, turtles and a whole bunch of bird species. The park lies adjacent to the 16-mile Paseo del Bosque trail, a popular, accessible path for hiking, horseback riding and biking.
Within the neighborhood’s Valley Haven Park and Krogh Park, you can enjoy summertime-shaded open space and playgrounds. The larger of the two, Krogh also has picnic tables and a small basketball court for pick-up games.
Rio Grande Boulevard is the neighborhood's main thoroughfare
Rio Grande Boulevard is, perhaps unsurprisingly, the neighborhood’s main artery, running north-south just about down its center. Continuing across I-40, it’s a 3-mile trip straight into Old Town, with nearby attractions like the Indian Pueblo Cultural Museum and ABQ BioParks.
New Mexican staples and gourmet cafes line the main corridor
At the corner of Rio Grande and Matthew Avenue is La Montañita Food Co-Op, which supports local farmers and focuses on organic and fair-trade goods; membership isn’t necessary to shop here, but it does offer discounts. Just south is The Little Shops on Rio Grande, with a collection of vendors like a hair salon, quilt shop and a boutique with Southwestern and Native American art, jewelry, pottery and clothing. Toward the neighborhood’s northern end are two popular restaurants. Opened in 2018, El Patio Rio is the second outpost of a University Heights institution, serving home-style New Mexican cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner; their patio is dog-friendly, and the hatch chiles they use are locally grown. Flying Star Café is part of a small local chain, combining the vibe of a casual diner with the menu of upscale gourmet café; they label gluten-free versions of their dishes as, “Gluten Not.”
Valley High offers a magnet program for STEM-focused students
One of several elementary schools in the area, Duranes Elementary is the one school in Rio Grande Boulevard. Focused on small-class instruction and connection with nature, Duranes includes an on-site student garden. In neighboring Los Griegos, Valley High School is home to the city’s only magnet school for engineering and computer science, a school within a school that's open to incoming freshmen and sophomores.
Never far from the city center or green open spaces, Rio Grande Boulevard is a safe, quiet place to set down some Albuquerque roots.
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Parks in this Area
Rio Grande Nature Center State Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Krogh Park
Basketball
Trails
Playground
Valley Haven Park
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Albuquerque International Sunport
29 min drive
Bus
Rio Grande & Cherokee
Bus
Rio Grande & Don Quixote
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Griegos & Rio Grande
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Rio Grande & Don Fernando
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Rio Grande & Vicic
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Rio Grande & Campbell
Bus
Rio Grande & Elfego
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Rio Grande Boulevard
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Rio Grande Boulevard Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Rio Grande Boulevard, Albuquerque sell after 60 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Rio Grande Boulevard, Albuquerque over the last 12 months is $360,000, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,969
Median Age
54
Population under 18
16.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
35.5%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$79,507
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$113,355
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.9%
College Graduates
55.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
27.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
55.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
8''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
6''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
63/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
25/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
15/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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