Key Area Quick Facts

Named "a rising star" by Yahoo! HotJobs, Albuquerque is among the top cities and metropolitan areas to provide a superior balance of work opportunities and quality of life.

• Founded in 1706, Albuquerque is one of the oldest inland cities in the U.S.
• Elevation is 5,314 ft., the highest metropolitan city on the American mainland.
• Hot Air Capital of the US, Albuquerque hosts the largest international hot air balloon competition in the world and annually draws crowds of more than 1.5 million people.
• Albuquerque is more than 162 sq. miles
• The city enjoys sunshine on average of 310 days a year. Year-round average temperatures range from 42° to 77°.
• The Sandia Peak Tramway stretches 2.7 miles along the Sandia Mountains. As the longest single span tram in the world, Sandia Crest offers a panoramic view for more than 11,000 sq. miles.
• Nine national monuments are located within a day's drive of Albuquerque.
• Population: 484,264
• Median Home Cost: $204,100
• Home appreciation last year: 8.66%

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