$343,484Average Value$209Average Price per Sq Ft5Homes For Sale
A quiet neighborhood with access to parks and Old Town Albuquerque
Los Duranes is not Albuquerque’s best-known neighborhood, but it does offer prospective homeowners access to many of the city’s major cultural draws. “It’s kind of a niche neighborhood, just north of Interstate 40,” says Real Estate Broker Austin Wolff of The Lovely Home Company Brokerage, who has 10 years of experience in the area. “Homes there are more affordable than other parts of the city, and there’s pretty good lot sizes. It also has easy access to the trails by the Rio Grande and Old Town Albuquerque, so it’s a great spot in the middle of everything.” While it is not as historic as other neighborhoods on this side of town, recent development has lent Los Duranes a distinctly Southwestern feel with the addition of Pueblo-inspired modern homes. Its proximity to the cultural hubs of Old Town and downtown, as well as to the river, help make the neighborhood a hidden gem for value-minded buyers.
Midcentury ranch-styles and Modern Pueblo homes in Los Durantes
Prospective buyers will find various styles throughout the neighborhood, from squat mid-century ranch-style homes with Spanish tile roofs to Modern Traditional builds from the early 2000s incorporating Southwestern Pueblo design features. “Los Duranes was developed primarily between the 1960s and 1980s, so they had a blue-collar family atmosphere in mind,” Wolff says. “It looks like a more typical suburb than places with more traditional Southwestern homes.” Leafy trees shade the sunbaked streets in the summer, and yards are speckled with native cacti and shrubs. Larger lots tend to have driveways, although many can only accommodate one vehicle, so street parking is often necessary. Residents with space may install carports, which offer protection against the sun. Home prices can range from roughly $230,000 to almost $600,000 depending on the condition of the property, the lot size and the number of bedrooms.
Magnet programs through middle and high school for area students
Los Duranes Elementary, the closest public elementary school, earns a grade of C-plus from Niche. Children then proceed to Garfield STEM Magnet and Community Middle School, which receives a C following an experimental project-based curriculum. Valley High scores a B, continuing Garfield’s magnet programs for students interested in computer science, engineering, architecture and carpentry.
Community parks and easy access to bike paths on the Rio Grande
Los Duranes Park, in the heart of the neighborhood, features a small playground and an open green field bordered by drought-resistant trees. The community center offers a fitness center and an indoor basketball court for when the New Mexican weather proves too oppressive for outdoor recreation. Residents can also hike beneath the cottonwoods along the two-mile Paseo del Bosque Trail, which loops past several sand bars on the banks of the Rio Grande. “The neighborhood also has access to the river along the acequias, which are irrigation ditches that have been around for hundreds of years,” Wolff says. “People often bike or hike along those down to the river.” On the other side of the highway, locals can visit the ABQ BioPark Botanical Garden.
Albuquerque's major thoroughfares and bike lanes on the river
Los Duranes is framed on the south end by Interstate 40, which crosses the Rio Grande to the west and cuts east through Albuquerque to Interstate 25, the major north-south connector of the region. Some residents may enjoy biking along the Paseo del Bosque Trail, which runs beneath I-40 and connects to bike lanes in West Old Town. The No. 36 bus line along Rio Grande Boulevard Northwest is another viable option, ferrying passengers from the eastern edge of the neighborhood to downtown Albuquerque.
Fresh produce vendors and historic steakhouses near Old Town
Fresh produce closer to home at the La Montanita Food Co-Op on Rio Grande Boulevard. Residents can cross the Rio Grande on Interstate 40 to the nearest Walmart for any daily household necessities. “Another big draw of Los Duranes is its proximity to Old Town Albuquerque,” Wolff adds. “That part of town has really developed over the last decade to become a destination hub. There are so many shops and restaurants, and they’re just on the other side of the interstate.” Among the most popular is High Noon Restaurant and Saloon, a steakhouse in a traditional Pueblo.
Unique museums and cultural events in nearby Albuquerque
Residents do not need to travel far to explore the museums and galleries of Old Town Albuquerque. These include the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and the Rattlesnake Museum, the latter of which was named the city’s best museum in 2021. The Albuquerque Convention Center, which hosts live music, stage performances and expos throughout the year, is also close by.
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Parks in this Area
Los Duranes Park
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Albuquerque International Sunport
27 min drive
Bus
Rio Grande & Rice
Bus
Rio Grande & Zickert
Bus
Rio Grande & Lilac
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Los Duranes
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Los Duranes, Albuquerque sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Los Duranes, Albuquerque over the last 12 months is $366,916, up 12% 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
1,987
Median Age
45
Population under 18
19.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$82,522
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$92,407
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.2%
College Graduates
54%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
8''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
66/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
42/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
17/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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