Best Place for the Twenty Something

Photo: Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau

Are you wondering if you are in the right city? Albuquerque was just voted one of the best places for twenty somethings!  The city is super affordable, which is perfect for the just out of college age group.  The survey evaluated sustainability, transit, cleanliness, and affordability to make the ranking.  The survey also dove deeper into walk-ability, gym presence, and the over-all well-being of the cities' residents.

We have the Albuquerque portion of the survey below.  You can find out what other cities are on the list by going to greatist.

1. Albuquerque, NM

Average Temp (High, Low): 70, 43 Median Income: $44,594 Average Rent for 1-Bedroom Apt.:  $646Population: 529,872 Median Age: 35.1

Okay, we get that the desert isn’t usually where most 20-somethings would think to look for their ideal locale, but Albuquerque was included in the list of top 10 U.S. destinations for value vacations, especially noted for it’s affordable pricing. It’s also the fifth cleanest city and one of the greenest cities, too. And thankfully, though the city is also considered the ballooning capital of the world, that does not mean balloon animals peruse the streets, but instead the city’s skyline can often be found peppered with hot air balloons (especially during theInternational Balloon Fiesta, the world’s largest hot air balloon festival). Albuquerque also has one of the top zoos in the country, the Albuquerque Biological Park (tickets are just $5 to $12 for a solid day’s worth of fun). If ballooning doesn’t fill your fresh air fix, Albuquerque has plenty of outdoor space with 28.1 percent parkland