Tijeras, NM Homes for Rent

The Village of Tijeras is a rural community with a population of about 500. In contrast, Albuquerque, about 18 miles to the west, is the biggest city in the state, with about 559,000 residents. "We say we live in 'the East Mountains' because not everyone would know Tijeras," says Zelda Mercy, a copywriter who moved back and lives in a tiny house on land her family owns. "I love it, it's so different than being in the city. It's quiet and people are really kind. Neighbors will call to check on each other." On the east side of Tjieras Canyon are the Manzano Mountains, and the Sandia Mountains are on the west. "Tijeras means 'scissors' in Spanish, and it makes sense as it's a break in the mountains like it was sliced through," says Sharon Stelzer, an associate broker with Red Fox Realty. At 6,382 feet above sea level, Tijeras is typically 10 to 15 degrees cooler than Albuquerque, which is about 1,000 feet lower in elevation. The Tijeras Pueblo Archaeological Site, which has a museum and interpretive trail, preserves some of the area's Native American history. The median home price in Tijeras as of late 2024 is $474,000, compared to the national median of $407,000. Over 12 months,