The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 87059 sells for about $525,000, or $228 per square foot.
Prices are up +22.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 50 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,100 a month.
ZIP 87059 — Tijeras
The 87059 housing market shows strong price appreciation of 22.1% year-over-year, driven by high demand for mountain-view properties and limited inventory. While sales volume remains modest, the market is characterized by stable demand from buyers seeking rural privacy within commuting distance of Albuquerque. Current data reflects a tight supply environment with a 3.2-month inventory level.
This ZIP is ideal for nature enthusiasts, remote workers, and families seeking privacy and mountain views who are willing to trade proximity to urban amenities for a rural lifestyle.
Median prices moved up 22.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 50 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 5.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 87059, Bernalillo County NM
Crime rates in the Tijeras/87059 area are generally lower than the Albuquerque metro average, with property crime being the primary concern in this rural, mountainous setting.
Schools serving this area are part of the Albuquerque Public Schools district, with local elementary options generally receiving moderate ratings.
The area faces significant wildfire risk due to its location in the Sandia Mountains and high-desert forest terrain, necessitating careful insurance planning and fire-mitigation efforts.
Economic momentum is driven by its proximity to Albuquerque's employment hubs, though development is constrained by mountainous topography and rural zoning.
Property taxes are assessed by Bernalillo County; the area is subject to standard state and county levies without significant special district surcharges common in urban master-planned communities.
Commuting to Albuquerque typically requires a 20-30 minute drive via I-40, as there is no public transit infrastructure serving this rural ZIP.
The area is a gateway to the Cibola National Forest, offering extensive hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails, with limited local shopping and dining options.
The rental market is limited, consisting mostly of single-family homes; vacancy pressure is low due to the scarcity of rental inventory.
The economy is largely tied to the Albuquerque metropolitan area, with residents commuting for employment in government, healthcare, and technology sectors.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicles, with I-40 serving as the primary artery for regional access.
Development is strictly regulated by rural zoning ordinances, limiting large-scale commercial or high-density residential projects.
The Bernalillo County Assessor manages property valuations, with assessments typically reflecting market value trends in the mountain communities.
Parcels are generally served by local fire districts and the Albuquerque Public Schools system.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to high wildfire risk and the remote nature of the terrain.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park418.9 mi
- Cliff's Amusement Park4.318.2 mi
- Hinkle Fun Center4.412.1 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Albuquerque4.216.2 mi
- Dave & Buster's Albuquerque4.115.5 mi
- Isleta Amphitheater4.417.4 mi
- RGCU Field at Isotopes Park4.718.1 mi
- Albuquerque Convention Center4.319.5 mi
- Topgolf Albuquerque4.418.9 mi
- Revel4.419.2 mi
- National Museum of Nuclear Science & History4.812.9 mi
- Flix Brewhouse Albuquerque Tramway4.212.2 mi
- Icon Cinemas4.611.2 mi
- Embudo Hills Park4.511.5 mi
- Copper Trailhead4.710.8 mi
- National Museum of Nuclear Science & History4.812.9 mi
- National Hispanic Cultural Center4.619.5 mi
- Zendo Coffee4.719.4 mi
- Tinkertown Museum4.812.2 mi
- Sandia Cave Trailhead4.618.2 mi
- Juan Tabo Hills Park4.511.5 mi
- Embudo Hills Park4.511.5 mi
- Copper Trailhead4.710.8 mi
- Embudo Trailhead4.711.4 mi
- Manzano Mesa Park4.612.6 mi
- The Canyon Club at Four Hills4.510.4 mi
- Smith's4.111 mi
- Sprouts Farmers Market4.311.1 mi
- Lantern Ridge Farm Market And Nursery4.612 mi
- Smith's4.28.8 mi
- The Other Flea Market4.412.5 mi
- Albuquerque International Sunport4.416.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Extensive public lands for hiking and outdoor recreation.
Nearby aerial tramway providing access to the Sandia Mountains.
Local hub for essential services and small-scale dining.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.