Living in Sunlit Hills, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sunlit Hills · Census data 2020–2024
Sunlit Hills has 899 residents with a median age of 55.7. The median household income is $126,250 (97% higher than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $1,001,300, the median rent is $1,354/month.
Sunlit Hills is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sunlit Hills at a glance
- Population
- 899
- Median age
- 55.7State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $126,250State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $1,001,300State: $248,100
- Median rent
- $1,354/moState: $1,067
- Homeowners
- 78%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 68.2%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Sunlit Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 97% higher than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
Cons: Home values 304% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Sunlit Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sunlit Hills the median home value is $1,001,300, 201% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,354 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,886 a month in housing costs.
Sunlit Hills median household income
The median household income in Sunlit Hills is $126,250 and the income per person is $77,281. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Sunlit Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 363
- Owner-occupied
- 78%
- Renter-occupied
- 22%
- Vacant
- 7.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.62
Sunlit Hills demographics
- Population
- 899
- Median age
- 55.7
- Under 18
- 22.5%
- 65 and older
- 30.5%
- Households
- 337
- Foreign-born
- 4.8%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sunlit Hills ›
Education in Sunlit Hills
68.2% of adults 25 and older in Sunlit Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 33.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sunlit Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 20.5%
- Drive alone
- 75.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
Sunlit Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunlit Hills | 899 | $126,250 | $1,001,300 | $1,354 |
| Seton Village | 101 | $123,750 | $680,600 | — |
| Santa Fe Foothills | 779 | $157,083 | $1,172,000 | — |
| Conejo | 555 | $111,908 | $1,005,600 | $2,160 |
| Cañada de los Alamos | 315 | $83,294 | $460,700 | — |
| Eldorado at Santa Fe | 5,619 | $106,633 | $591,900 | $2,526 |
| Santa Fe | 89,019 | $73,482 | $444,900 | $1,463 |
| Cañoncito | 1,253 | $78,220 | $387,900 | $3,011 |
| Agua Fria | 2,898 | $65,101 | $270,400 | $1,158 |
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What is the median household income in Sunlit Hills, NM?
The median household income in Sunlit Hills is $126,250, 97% 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 Sunlit Hills?
The median home value in Sunlit Hills is $1,001,300, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
How much is rent in Sunlit Hills?
The median gross rent in Sunlit Hills is $1,354 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Sunlit Hills, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 97% higher than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 12.3%. Minuses: home values 304% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Sunlit Hills?
The median age in Sunlit Hills is 55.7 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Sunlit Hills?
The average commute to work in Sunlit Hills is 19 minutes; 20.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sunlit Hills?
The unemployment rate in Sunlit Hills is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sunlit Hills?
68.2% of adults in Sunlit Hills 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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