Housing developments range from the well-established Ridgecrest and Four Hills areas to the refreshingly contemporary Willow Wood. You ll find this area offers suitable housing for most family needs. Perhaps the most diverse area of the city lies within the Northwest quadrant. Secluded, rural properties surrounded by massive cottonwoods typify Albuquerque s serene North Valley. Primarily an agricultural area, Albuquerque s South Valley offer residents rural living at an affordable price.
Many homes are southwestern in style and often include barns for livestock.
Come closer to the Downtown area and you ll find Albuquerque s prestigious Old Country Club neighborhood. Lushly landscaped and quiet, this neighborhood is widely considered one of the most desirable residential locations in the city. During the Christmas holidays, many of the homeowners set out thousands of luminarias or little lights, creating awesome nightly displays for all to enjoy. A planned community northwest of Albuquerque, Rio Rancho is known for its phenomenal growth and economic development. Attractive housing prices make it popular with first time buyers and retirees.