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Paradise Hills

New Mexico · 4,329 residents · 1.023 sq mi
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The short version

Paradise Hills has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,618. Population has declined 7% since 2019. Median home value is $197,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,329
−7%since 2019
from 4,656 in 2019
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,232 / sq mi
−7%since 2019
from 4,551 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+1%since 2019
from 42.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K6K199020202024Paradise Hills
20245K
199020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,618
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $62,070 in 2019
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,224
−4%since 2019
from $29,458 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2019
from 36.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 9.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,400
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $182,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,215
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,121 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 80.7% in 2019
18.0% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+28%since 2019
from 2.9 in 2019
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic54%(2,515)
Black0.7%(33)
Hispanic / Latino40.6%(1,890)
Asian1.2%(55)
Other3.5%(163)
Diversity Score67.8%(3,155)
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.2%(1,870)
Black1.7%(75)
Hispanic / Latino47.4%(2,051)
Asian1%(44)
Other4.1%(180)
Diversity Score70.6%(3,058)
Diversity Score
71
+4%since 2019
from 68 in 2019
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 33.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 98.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 11.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+1%since 2019
from 27.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 82.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 1.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 6.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 59.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 36.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 46.3% in 2019
Female
56.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 53.7% in 2019
Foreign born
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 1.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 6.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paradise Hills, New Mexico?

Paradise Hills, New Mexico has about 4,329 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Paradise Hills, New Mexico earns about $52,618 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 $197,400, and the typical rent is about $1,215 a month.

How educated are people in Paradise Hills, New Mexico?

About 31.1% 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 12.9% 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 1,170 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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