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Albuquerque proper has a population a little over 500,000, with the population in the area of just fewer than 800,000. The two greatest strengths of the city are its diversity and its proximity to the great outdoors. Year-round good weather and easy access to the outdoors (the Sandia mountain wilderness is 20 minutes from Sandia) make Albuquerque an incredible area for outdoor enthusiasts.
The Livermore Valley is suburban living at its best — good schools, open space, quaint downtowns, and low crime. Sandia/California is also a reasonable commute from more affordable housing communities in San Joaquin County
With a population of 80,723, the city of Livermore encompasses twenty-two square miles and is the easternmost city in the San Francisco Bay Area; the gateway to the Central Valley. Protection by the coastal range provides the Livermore Valley with a mild climate that enhances the pursuit of a more relaxed, less congested lifestyle.
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