Moving to Tijeras, NM

About Tijeras

Tijeras is a small Bernalillo County village (population ~600) in Tijeras Canyon, the mountain pass carrying I-40 and historic Route 66 between Albuquerque and the East Mountains. Surrounded by Cibola National Forest ponderosa country, it offers forested lots and mountain living 20 minutes from the city. The Tijeras Pueblo Archaeological Site sits within the village.

Home prices in Tijeras

The median list in Tijeras is $575,000.

Top places in Tijeras

• Tijeras Pueblo Archaeological Site — excavated 14th-century pueblo with interpretive trail.
• Cibola National Forest — ponderosa hiking and camping at the village's doorstep.
• Historic Route 66 — the old highway runs through the canyon.
• Tijeras Canyon — the dramatic mountain pass itself.
• Sandia Mountain trailheads — east-side access to the Sandias.
• Village ponderosa neighborhoods — forested residential pockets.

Commuting from Tijeras

• Approximate drive to downtown Albuquerque: ~20–25 minutes (approximate; via I-40 west through Tijeras Canyon).
• No Rail Runner service; car-dependent (I-40 / historic Route 66).
• Canyon winter weather can slow the commute.

Schools in Tijeras

Public schools: Albuquerque 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.

Tijeras FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Tijeras, NM?
  The median list in Tijeras is $575,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026
• How is the commute from Tijeras, NM?
  Approximate drive to downtown Albuquerque: ~20–25 minutes (approximate; via I-40 west through Tijeras Canyon).
• Which school district serves Tijeras, NM?
  Tijeras is served by Albuquerque Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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