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Sandia Heights

New Mexico · 3,193 residents · 1.845 sq mi
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Sandia Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,324. Population has declined 9% since 1990. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $459,600. With a median age of 57.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 147% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 57.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,193
−9%since 1990
from 3,519 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,731 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 1,907 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 261
Median age
57.9
+38%since 1990
from 42.0 in 1990
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K199020202024Sandia Heights
20243K
199020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,324
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $69,130 in 1990
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,174
+75%since 1990
from $35,602 in 1990
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
71.7%
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.9%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services9.9%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food7.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$459,600
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $200,100 in 1990
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,136
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $849 in 1990
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.8%
−33.9 ptssince 1990
from 88.8% in 1990
10.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.5%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+47%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95%(3,344)
Black1.4%(50)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(218)
Asian0.7%(24)
Other2.9%(101)
Diversity Score24.4%(857)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(2,792)
Black0.5%(17)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(267)
Asian1.5%(49)
Other1.8%(59)
Diversity Score27.9%(892)
Diversity Score
28
+15%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.3%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 65.5% in 1990
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.7%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 97.9% in 1990
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
42.1%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 35.2% in 1990
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+3%since 1990
from 22.4 min in 1990
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.1%
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.7%
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.7%
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.5%
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.8%
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
64.0%
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
Female
50.4%
Foreign born
6.4%
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.6%
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandia Heights, New Mexico?

Sandia Heights, New Mexico has about 3,193 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sandia Heights, New Mexico earns about $108,324 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 $459,600, and the typical rent is about $1,136 a month.

How educated are people in Sandia Heights, New Mexico?

About 75.3% 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 0.9% 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 326 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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