Independent Living Communities in Albuquerque, New Mexico

CaringScore for Albuquerque, NM

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for independent living communities in Albuquerque was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose independent living communities in Albuquerque.

CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 6, Albuquerque rates above average for those seeking independent living communities.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Albuquerque. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Albuquerque, NM

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Albuquerque, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for independent living communities. The HealthScore for Albuquerque is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 6.9, Albuquerque rates above average for those seeking independent living communities.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking independent living communities. At 305.5 physicians per capita, Albuquerque scores 38.5 percent better than the national average. Albuquerque scores 123.1 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 2.9, and scores 52.8 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 29.8. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Albuquerque is 78 years -- on par with the rest of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Albuquerque is 78 years -- on par with the rest of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Albuquerque's environmental health -- trails the national average by 14.5 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Albuquerque, NM	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	305.5	220.5
Geriatricians	2.9	1.3
Cardiologists	10.7	7.7
Oncologists	6	3.5
Orthopedists	10.2	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Albuquerque, NM

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Albuquerque, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for independent living communities. The CostScore for Albuquerque is based on data such as the average monthly cost of independent living communities in the region, cost of living indices such as housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 5.7, the costs associated with independent living communities in Albuquerque are generally less expensive than the national average.

Because of the broad range of housing, service, and healthcare options available at independent living communities, no average monthly cost data is available for Albuquerque. The entry fee or purchase price for an independent living community can range from $50,000 to $500,000 or more, and typically requires an additional monthly service fee of $1,000 to $3,000 on average. The cost of living indices below provide the best proxy for comparing costs of independent living communities in Albuquerque to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Albuquerque is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs are 3.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing index is 108 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.

Cost of Living	Albuquerque, NM
Aggregate Index	100
Healthcare Index	103
Housing Index	108
Food Index	95
Utilities Index	94
Transportation Index	93

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Albuquerque, NM

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Albuquerque. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for independent living communities. The LivabilityScore for Albuquerque is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.8, Albuquerque is on par with the national average for independent living communities.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for independent living communities. The sun shines an average of 280 days each year in Albuquerque, 36.6 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 26°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Albuquerque than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 89°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Albuquerque is 100.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 75.0 percent higher than average. At $46,454 per year, the population of Albuquerque earns a lower than average median household income. Albuquerque has an unemployment rate of 7.10 percent, roughly 22.0 percent lower than the national average. And about 13.04 percent of the population in Albuquerque is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Albuquerque	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	2.7	136.1
Libraries	2.8	18.8
Places of Worship	57.7	220.5
Public Transit	142.4	110.4
Grocery Stores	77	97.7
Pharmacies	11.5	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65