| Albuquerque is located in the commercial and geographical center of New Mexico. It supports a diverse economic structure based on manufacturing, the military,high tech R&D, education, scientific, corporate back office and teleservices facilities including General Mills, GE and Gap Inc. Albuquerque boasts a culture rich in diversity, abundant outdoor activities and spectacular weather.
Albuquerque was founded on April 23, 1706 by the Governer for Spain ,Francisco Cuervo y Valdés and is located at the intersection of I-25 and
I-40.
| Square Miles |
5,944 |
| Population |
556,678 (City) 712,738 (MSA) |
| Labor Force Size |
380,300 (4/03) |
| Industrial Avg. High Rental Rate |
$6.94/sq.ft. (Q1/2003) |
| Office Avg. High Rental Rate |
$14.87 (Q1/2003) |
| Industrial Park Rental Rates |
$6.62 NNN/sq. ft./yr, (average, all uses, Q3/2002) |
| Est. Annual New Jobs |
10,000 |
| Est. Annual New Residents |
7,000 (2001) |
| % adult residents with minimum education completed |
Some High School: 10%
High School Graduate: 26%
Some College: 24%
College Graduate or More: 34% |
| Median Age |
34.9 (2000) |
| Median Household Income |
$39,088 (2000) |
| Median Home Price |
$157,015 (2002) |
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