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Sandia Heights

New Mexico · 3,273 residents · 1.845 sq mi
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Sandia Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $114,464. Population has declined 8% since 2019. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $490,500. With a median age of 60.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 123% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
73% 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
3,273
−8%since 2019
from 3,571 in 2019
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,774 / sq mi
−8%since 2019
from 1,936 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
60.3
−4%since 2019
from 62.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K199020202024Sandia Heights
20243K
199020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$114,464
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $107,104 in 2019
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$70,564
+5%since 2019
from $67,304 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
74.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 71.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information1.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$490,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $465,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2019
from 97.2% in 2019
10.5% rent
Afford Score
4.3
−1%since 2019
from 4.3 in 2019
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(2,761)
Black3.7%(132)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(401)
Asian2.9%(105)
Other4.8%(172)
Diversity Score48.1%(1,719)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(2,669)
Black0.6%(19)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(333)
Asian2.7%(90)
Other4.1%(134)
Diversity Score38.8%(1,270)
Diversity Score
39
−19%since 2019
from 48 in 2019
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2019
from 79.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 99.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
46.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2019
from 51.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
−2%since 2019
from 22.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 79.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 3.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 43.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
71.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 76.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 51.0% in 2019
Female
50.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 49.0% in 2019
Foreign born
6.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 7.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 2.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandia Heights, New Mexico?

Sandia Heights, New Mexico has about 3,273 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sandia Heights, New Mexico earns about $114,464 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 $490,500.

How educated are people in Sandia Heights, New Mexico?

About 72.9% 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 246 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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