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Paradise Hills

New Mexico · 4,591 residents · 1.023 sq mi
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Paradise Hills has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,295. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $254,600. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,591
−2%since 2023
from 4,662 in 2023
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,488 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 4,557 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
44.9
+2%since 2023
from 44.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K6K199020202024Paradise Hills
20245K
199020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.3%(151)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.4%(158)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.1%(187)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199.2%(421)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.9%(364)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.7%(493)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.5%(527)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.3%(520)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.4%(476)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415.4%(706)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8410.5%(484)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.3%(104)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,295
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $74,403 in 2023
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,042
+5%since 2023
from $37,219 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 49.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
+1%since 2023
from 0.391 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$254,600
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $241,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,361
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,256 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 74.6% in 2023
24.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 39.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+7%since 2023
from 3.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
22
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic49.1%(2,291)
Black1.8%(82)
Hispanic / Latino39.8%(1,857)
Asian0.5%(24)
Other8.8%(408)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.7%(2,146)
Black1.1%(49)
Hispanic / Latino42.4%(1,945)
Asian0.4%(18)
Other9.4%(433)
Diversity Score
74
Unchangedsince 2023
from 74 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican23.8%(1,093)
Spaniard3.1%(144)
Guatemalan1.3%(59)
Asian origin
Japanese0.2%(10)
Chinese0.2%(8)
Ancestry
Irish17.6%(806)
German13%(596)
English9.5%(434)
Italian8.7%(401)
French6.5%(300)
Swedish5%(231)
American4.4%(202)
Scottish2.6%(118)
Welsh2.1%(97)
Swiss0.8%(37)
Ukrainian0.7%(33)
+ 16 more ancestry groups with data
Greek0.6%(26)
Czech0.5%(23)
Danish0.5%(21)
Russian0.5%(21)
Finnish0.4%(18)
Polish0.4%(17)
Iranian0.3%(15)
Norwegian0.3%(15)
Dutch0.3%(14)
Arab0.3%(12)
Syrian0.3%(12)
Brazilian0.2%(10)
Slovak0.2%(10)
Turkish0.2%(7)
British0.1%(5)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 31.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 97.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 27.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 68.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 55.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 44.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 42.9% in 2023
Female
55.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 57.1% in 2023
Foreign born
2.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 91.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 91.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.5%(570)
Married48%(869)
Widowed3.1%(57)
Divorced17.4%(316)
Women 15+
Never married32.9%(752)
Married37.2%(849)
Widowed11.3%(259)
Divorced18.5%(423)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paradise Hills, New Mexico?

Paradise Hills, New Mexico has about 4,591 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paradise Hills, New Mexico?

The typical household in Paradise Hills, New Mexico earns about $73,295 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paradise Hills, New Mexico expensive?

In Paradise Hills, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $254,600, and the typical rent is about $1,361 a month.

How educated are people in Paradise Hills, New Mexico?

About 27.9% of adults age 25 and over in Paradise Hills, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paradise Hills, New Mexico?

About 11.1% of people in Paradise Hills, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paradise Hills, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Paradise Hills, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 908 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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