Living in Sandia Heights, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sandia Heights · Census data 2020–2024
Sandia Heights has 3,160 residents with a median age of 63.3. The median household income is $143,646 (124% higher than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $670,100, the median rent is $3,050/month.
Sandia Heights at a glance
- Population
- 3,160
- Median age
- 63.3State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $143,646State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $670,100State: $248,100
- Median rent
- $3,050/moState: $1,067
- Homeowners
- 94.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 72.5%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Sandia Heights a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 124% higher than the New Mexico median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
Cons: Home values 170% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Sandia Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sandia Heights the median home value is $670,100, 101% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,050 per month, which is 21.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,929 a month in housing costs.
Sandia Heights median household income
The median household income in Sandia Heights is $143,646 and the income per person is $84,802. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Sandia Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,500
- Owner-occupied
- 94.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.6%
- Vacant
- 2.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.15
Sandia Heights demographics
- Population
- 3,160
- Median age
- 63.3
- Under 18
- 15%
- 65 and older
- 46.3%
- Households
- 1,469
- Foreign-born
- 5.3%
- Veterans
- 13.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sandia Heights ›
Education in Sandia Heights
72.5% of adults 25 and older in Sandia Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 44.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sandia Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 35.7%
- Drive alone
- 58.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97%
Sandia Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandia Heights | 3,160 | $143,646 | $670,100 | $3,050 |
| Edith Enclave | 185 | $91,875 | $318,800 | $950 |
| Sandia Park | 333 | $123,750 | $390,800 | — |
| Pueblo of Sandia Village | 416 | $30,625 | $225,800 | — |
| North Valley | 10,455 | $61,498 | $302,700 | $893 |
| Carnuel | 877 | $98,988 | $294,600 | — |
| San Antonito | 688 | $51,898 | $370,700 | — |
| Tijeras | 524 | $78,173 | $260,600 | $775 |
| Paa-Ko | 743 | $230,804 | $714,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Sandia Heights, NM?
The median household income in Sandia Heights is $143,646, 124% higher than the New Mexico median of $64,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Sandia Heights?
The median home value in Sandia Heights is $670,100, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
How much is rent in Sandia Heights?
The median gross rent in Sandia Heights is $3,050 per month, about 21.4% of household income.
Is Sandia Heights, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 124% higher than the New Mexico median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: home values 170% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Sandia Heights?
The median age in Sandia Heights is 63.3 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Sandia Heights?
The average commute to work in Sandia Heights is 27 minutes; 35.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sandia Heights?
The unemployment rate in Sandia Heights is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sandia Heights?
72.5% of adults in Sandia Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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