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Sandia Heights

New Mexico · 3,160 residents · 1.845 sq mi
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Sandia Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $143,646. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $670,100. With a median age of 63.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% 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
3,160
+2%since 2023
from 3,083 in 2023
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,713 / sq mi
+2%since 2023
from 1,671 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
63.3
+1%since 2023
from 62.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K199020202024Sandia Heights
20243K
199020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$143,646
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $151,538 in 2023
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$84,802
−3%since 2023
from $87,657 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 73.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
+1%since 2023
from 0.436 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$670,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $623,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,050
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $3,000 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 95.2% in 2023
5.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+13%since 2023
from 4.1 in 2023
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
26
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic75%(2,311)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12%(370)
Asian4.4%(137)
Other8.6%(265)
Diversity Score51.8%(1,597)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(2,324)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(416)
Asian4.9%(156)
Other8.4%(264)
Diversity Score54%(1,708)
Diversity Score
54
+4%since 2023
from 52 in 2023
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 72.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 97.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
44.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 45.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+11%since 2023
from 24.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 63.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
35.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 31.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 43.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 18.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
74.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 76.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 49.8% in 2023
Female
51.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 50.2% in 2023
Foreign born
5.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 96.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 87.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandia Heights, New Mexico?

Sandia Heights, New Mexico has about 3,160 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sandia Heights, New Mexico?

The typical household in Sandia Heights, New Mexico earns about $143,646 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sandia Heights, New Mexico expensive?

In Sandia Heights, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $670,100, and the typical rent is about $3,050 a month.

How educated are people in Sandia Heights, New Mexico?

About 72.5% of adults age 25 and over in Sandia Heights, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sandia Heights, New Mexico?

About 4.7% of people in Sandia Heights, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sandia Heights, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Sandia Heights, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 359 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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