Albuquerque metro, NM relocation guide
Moving to Los Lunas, NM
About Los Lunas
Los Lunas is Valencia County's largest village (population ~18,000) and the metro's southern growth engine, straddling I-25 about 20 miles south of Albuquerque. A mix of historic adobe neighborhoods near the river and big-box retail along Main Street, it anchors the south valley with the county's main services. Housing ranges from affordable older homes to new subdivisions on the east mesa. Facebook's (Meta's) massive data center campus sits at its north edge.
Home prices in Los Lunas
The median list in Los Lunas is $365,000.
Top places in Los Lunas
- Tome Hill (El Cerro Tome) — the landmark pilgrimage hill with 3 crosses and panoramic valley views.
- Luna Mansion — the historic 1881 restaurant in a territorial-style mansion.
- Los Lunas Museum of Heritage & Arts — local history and art.
- Daniel Fernandez Youth Memorial Park — river park with sports facilities.
- Los Lunas River Park — bosque access along the Rio Grande.
- Main Street retail corridor — the village's commercial spine.
- Meta (Facebook) data center campus — one of the region's largest tech employers (viewable from public roads).
Commuting from Los Lunas
- Approximate drive to downtown Albuquerque: ~30–35 minutes (approximate; via I-25 north).
- New Mexico Rail Runner Express: Los Lunas station serves the village with direct commuter service to downtown Albuquerque (per Rail Runner station listings, read September 25, 2026).
- I-25 also connects quickly to Belen and Albuquerque's South Valley.
Schools in Los Lunas
Public schools: Los Lunas Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Los Lunas FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Los Lunas, NM?
The median list in Los Lunas is $365,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Los Lunas, NM?
Approximate drive to downtown Albuquerque: ~30–35 minutes (approximate; via I-25 north). - Which school district serves Los Lunas, NM?
Los Lunas is served by Los Lunas Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.