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Bel-Air in Northeast Albuquerque is close to shopping and I-40
Bel-Air is a neighborhood in Northeast Albuquerque, about midway between the Rio Grande River on the west and the Sandia Mountain Range on the east and close to retail. Interstate 40 runs on the south side of the neighborhood. "That specific area is just close to a ton of shopping. There's a mall that's right there, and it's not too far from the freeway itself, so you have easy, quick access," says Melven Louis, an associate broker with Albuquerque Realty.
Menaul Boulevard, Green Jeans Food Hall and grocery stores
Bel-Air is split horizontally by Menaul Boulevard Northeast, a major thoroughfare and commercial corridor. Dining options on Menaul include Mac's Steak in the Rough, an old-fashioned drive-in that opened in 1960. To the south, Green Jeans Food Hall is a marketplace created with shipping containers. The food hall includes Santa Fe Brewing Company, which has a taproom, Tesoro Arcade and a handful of eateries. The southeast side of Bel-Air has a Walmart Neighborhood Market, and to the west, across Carlisle Boulevard Northeast, is a Walmart Supercenter. South of I-40 is a Whole Foods Market.
Nearby malls like Coronado Center and ABQ Uptown
There are several popular malls to the east, within a few miles. Coronado Center is the largest mall in the state, with more than 130 businesses. ABQ Uptown has a pedestrian-friendly, open-air setup and close to 50 stores. Winrock Town Center has dozens of stores and restaurants and includes a movie theater, Regal Winrock.
Events at ABQ Uptown include a holiday tree lighting, Wine Down Wednesday, a Taste of ABQ and dog fashion shows and parades. The Winrock Artisan Market is held on Saturdays in the spring and summer.
ABQ RIDE buses, interstates and Downtown Albuquerque
Public transportation includes the free bus system ABQ RIDE, which stops along Menaul, San Mateo and Carlisle boulevards. Interstate 40 is south of the neighborhood, but noise isn't much of an issue for the majority of residents since they live north of Menaul. Interstate 25 is a couple of miles to the west. "You could just hop on the freeway to go anywhere you want," Louis says, explaining that nearly all of Albuquerque's prime sites are within a half-hour drive.
Downtown Albuquerque, about 5 miles to the southwest, has the Alvarado Transportation Center. Commuters can take Rio Metro's New Mexico Rail Runner Express north to Santa Fe or south to Los Lunas. Amtrak is also available. Albuquerque International Sunport, the region's airport, is about 9 miles from Bel-Air.
Pueblo-style midcentury bungalows north of Menaul Boulevard
Bel-Air has Southwestern architecture, including Pueblo-style homes with stucco exteriors. Many homes date to the 1950s and have been remodeled. Two-bedroom bungalows under 1,200 square feet are common. Some homes have carports, patios or fenced backyards. As of January 2025, 36 homes had been sold over 12 months, and the median price was $240,000. For renters, there are a couple of manufactured home parks south of Menaul.
Bel-Air Elementary, McKinley Middle and Del Norte High
Bel-Air Elementary School and McKinley Middle School both earn C grades from Niche. Del Norte High School receives a B. In addition, the Albuquerque Public Schools system has magnet schools.
Grisham Park, Montgomery Park and community spaces
Some of the closest community parks are Grisham Park, which has playgrounds and workout equipment, and Montgomery Park, which has tennis courts, a trail and a bike path. Montgomery Pool is open seasonally. Close to the pool is the Palo Duro Senior Center, which serves weekday breakfasts and lunch and has a full slate of activities, including billiards, ceramics, a stamp club and line dancing. The center also plans outings, including walking tours and hikes. About a block from the senior center is Erna Fergusson Library, which offers story time, movie afternoons, lectures and classes.
Albuquerque has a variety of outdoor amenities within 8 miles of Bel-Air. On the east are hiking trails in the Sandia Foothills, and to the west, there's the Rio Grande Nature Center State Park and the ABQ BioPark. Albuquerque's biggest event, the International Balloon Fiesta, is held in October at Balloon Fiesta Park, north of Bel-Air.
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Transit
Airport
Albuquerque International Sunport
22 min drive
Bus
San Mateo & Candelaria
Bus
Carlisle & Los Arboles
Bus
Menaul & Montclaire Dr.
Bus
Menaul & San Mateo
Bus
Menaul & Jefferson
Bus
Carlisle & Claremont
Bus
Menaul & Adams
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Bel-Air
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bel-Air, Albuquerque sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Bel-Air, Albuquerque over the last 12 months is $256,446, up 4% from the average 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
2,948
Median Age
43
Population under 18
17.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$44,666
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$55,001
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90%
College Graduates
15.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.1%
% Population in Labor Force
60.4%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
8''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
62/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
79/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
33/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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