Living in Sandia Knolls, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sandia Knolls · Census data 2020–2024
Sandia Knolls has 1,445 residents with a median age of 47.9. The median household income is $91,827 (43% higher than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $293,900, the median rent is $1,107/month.
Sandia Knolls is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sandia Knolls at a glance
- Population
- 1,445
- Median age
- 47.9State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $91,827State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $293,900State: $248,100
- Median rent
- $1,107/moState: $1,067
- Homeowners
- 88%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.6%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Sandia Knolls a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 43% higher than the New Mexico median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 4.5%.
Cons: Home values 18% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Sandia Knolls
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sandia Knolls the median home value is $293,900, 12% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,107 per month, which is 18% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,570 a month in housing costs.
Sandia Knolls median household income
The median household income in Sandia Knolls is $91,827 and the income per person is $47,078. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Sandia Knolls: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 746
- Owner-occupied
- 88%
- Renter-occupied
- 12%
- Vacant
- 11.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.19
Sandia Knolls demographics
- Population
- 1,445
- Median age
- 47.9
- Under 18
- 13.4%
- 65 and older
- 23.3%
- Households
- 661
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 17.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sandia Knolls ›
Education in Sandia Knolls
46.6% of adults 25 and older in Sandia Knolls have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 22.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sandia Knolls
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Drive alone
- 83.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.6%
Sandia Knolls vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandia Knolls | 1,445 | $91,827 | $293,900 | $1,107 |
| San Antonito | 688 | $51,898 | $370,700 | — |
| Paa-Ko | 743 | $230,804 | $714,700 | — |
| Sandia Park | 333 | $123,750 | $390,800 | — |
| Edgewood | 6,124 | $84,761 | $306,400 | $1,114 |
| Sedillo | 565 | $112,009 | $475,900 | — |
| La Madera | 532 | $160,417 | $762,900 | — |
| Thunder Mountain | 1,366 | $47,309 | $400,000 | — |
| Tijeras | 524 | $78,173 | $260,600 | $775 |
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What is the median household income in Sandia Knolls, NM?
The median household income in Sandia Knolls is $91,827, 43% 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 Knolls?
The median home value in Sandia Knolls is $293,900, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
How much is rent in Sandia Knolls?
The median gross rent in Sandia Knolls is $1,107 per month, about 18% of household income.
Is Sandia Knolls, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 43% higher than the New Mexico median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: home values 18% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Sandia Knolls?
The median age in Sandia Knolls is 47.9 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Sandia Knolls?
The average commute to work in Sandia Knolls is 28 minutes; 11.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sandia Knolls?
The unemployment rate in Sandia Knolls is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sandia Knolls?
46.6% of adults in Sandia Knolls 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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