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  5. /West Heights, Albuquerque, NM - 87108

West Heights, Albuquerque, NM—87108

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$287,000
1.4% YoY Growth
Household Income
$39,600
36.3% YoY Growth
Days on Market
56
5.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
1.9%
Median Rent
$950
2.9% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$872
3.2% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,030
4.5% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,100
6.9% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — West Heights, Albuquerque, NM

As of May '26, the median home price in West Heights, Albuquerque, NM is $287,000, with a year-over-year change of -1.4%. This indicates that home prices in West Heights, Albuquerque, NM are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.9%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$287,000-1.4%
Single Family $289,000-1.4%
Condos $161,000-3.0%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $155,000
    -8.3%
    2 Bed
    		$247,000-2.4%
    3 Bed
    		$304,000-1.0%
    4 Bed
    		$385,000-0.3%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    10.0%
    1 Bedroom
    24.8%
    2 Bedrooms
    36.6%
    3 Bedrooms
    21.8%
    4 Bedrooms
    6.0%
    5+ Bedrooms
    0.7%

    Rental Trends — West Heights, Albuquerque, NM

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in West Heights, Albuquerque, NM is $1,080, with a year-over-year rent change of 2.9%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in West Heights, Albuquerque, NM is studios: $827, 1-bedrooms: $929, 2-bedrooms: $1,170, 3-bedrooms: $2,020, 4-bedrooms: $1,860. The most common rental property sizes in West Heights, Albuquerque, NM are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 37.9% and 36.0% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$950$1,080
    Studio Rent $724$827
    1 Bed Rent $872$929
    2 Bed Rent $1,030$1,170
    3 Bed Rent $2,100$2,020
    4 Bed Rent $2,050$1,860
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    14.5%
    1 Bedroom
    36.0%
    2 Bedrooms
    37.9%
    3 Bedrooms
    10.3%
    4 Bedrooms
    1.1%
    5+ Bedrooms
    0.2%

    Property Listings — West Heights, Albuquerque, NM

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in West Heights, Albuquerque, NM is 56. This is a increase of 5.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 26.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$325,0000.0%
    Listing Count
    		76-14.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.2%-14.0%
    Days on Market
    		565.0%
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    Demographics — West Heights, Albuquerque, NM

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, West Heights, Albuquerque, NM has a population of 36,000, which has decreased by -3.4% over the past 5 years. West Heights, Albuquerque, NM is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 19.5% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 33.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 10.2% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		36,000-3.4%
    % Under 18
    		19.5%-6.7%
    % Seniors
    		17.9%43.2%
    % WFH
    		10.2%142.9%
    % w/ College Degree
    		33.3%21.5%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, West Heights, Albuquerque, NM is a predominantly hispanic area, with 49.1% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has shrunk by 3.0% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in West Heights, Albuquerque, NM is white, making up 33.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 17.8% of the population in West Heights, Albuquerque, NM, and this percentage has increased by 7.2% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		33.8%0.6%
    % Black
    		6.2%44.2%
    % Hispanic
    		49.1%-3.0%
    % Asian
    		2.9%61.1%
    % Foreign Born
    		17.8%7.2%
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    Mortgage and Risk — West Heights, Albuquerque, NM

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 404 mortgage originations in West Heights, Albuquerque, NM, of which 76.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 63.0%, with 31.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in West Heights, Albuquerque, NM. Investor activity is low, as 7.0% of loans were by investors. 10.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		404
    % Conventional Loans
    		76.0%
    % Government Loans
    		24.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		7.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		10.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — West Heights, Albuquerque, NM

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in West Heights, Albuquerque, NM under the Section 8 program is 12.4%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in West Heights, Albuquerque, NM, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		1,513
    Total Units Section 8
    		1,353
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		12.4%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		80.5%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$38$872$910
    2 Bedroom$70$1,030$1,100
    3 Bedroom-$550$2,100$1,550
    4 Bedroom-$190$2,050$1,860

    Affordability — West Heights, Albuquerque, NM

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio6.6
    Median Home Price$287,000
    Median Household Income$39,600

    West Heights, Albuquerque, NM — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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