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Getting to Know the Village of Los Lunas

Los Lunas is a small neighbor to the south of Albuquerque.  Due to the tremendous growth of Albuquerque and the difficulties Albuquerque is experiencing in growth since the only direction left for it to grow is to the west, Los Lunas is receiving much of the growth overflow.  Though geographically, Los Lunas is 24 miles from Albuquerque, most of that distance is along Interstate 25 which takes you straight into the heart of Albuquerque.  Los Lunas is a good alternative for those looking for less expensive housing who don’t mind a short commute into Albuquerque or who travel frequently and very quick access to the freeway is important to them.  Los Lunas real estate is still very attractively priced and it is expected that this area will continue to grow almost as a suburb or the greater Albuquerque area. 

Los Lunas as an Investment - Land or Homes

Growth Prospects are Enormous

What makes Los Lunas particularly interesting is that it is being enveloped by the greater Albuquerque metro. Los Lunas, a small city even by New Mexico standards, has and will continue to have extraordinary growth because its much, much larger neighbor Albuquerque is running out of room to grow and is sending some of that growth south to Los Lunas. Though there is job growth in Los Lunas, the population increases happening in Los Lunas are being caused by a combination of Los Lunas's own growth and Albuquerque's growth. Land and Homes in Los Lunas are likely to appreciate at much higher levels than normal due to the higher rates of growth.

Master Planned Communities  

Huning Ranch

This community sits on the west side of Interstate 25 near the Los Lunas exit and behind the new movie cinema.  Huning Ranch features homes from four builders, miles of trails for walking and biking, a large community park as well as several smaller parks, a proposed community center, three proposed school sites, and proposed commercial sites. 

Tome Vista

Perched on the mesa land rising out of the Rio Grande valley, Tome Vista allows homeowners beautiful views of the valley below and the mountains far to the west.  Tome Vista is still early on in its development and will change as it grows during the coming years, it currently is the value priced community while still in Phase I of its development.  

Los Lunas Demographic Information 

Estimated Population 11,265 (2003)

Median Household Income $36,240

Los Lunas Weather Information

Month	Avg. High	Avg. Low	Avg. Precip.
January	51.0° F	18.0° F	0.43 in
February	58.0° F	22.0° F	0.42 in
March	65.0° F	28.0° F	0.57 in
April	72.0° F	35.0° F	0.50 in
May	80.0° F	44.0° F	0.60 in
June	90.0° F	53.0° F	0.52 in
July	92.0° F	60.0° F	1.39 in
August	90.0° F	59.0° F	1.89 in
September	84.0° F	50.0° F	1.39 in
October	74.0° F	37.0° F	1.09 in
November	60.0° F	25.0° F	0.59 in
December	51.0° F	18.0° F	0.54 in