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Sunlit Hills

New Mexico · 899 residents · 3.751 sq mi
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Sunlit Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $126,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,001,300. With a median age of 55.7, 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 55.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
68% 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

899
+1%since 2023
from 888 in 2023
2020 – 2024
240 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 237 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
55.7
+8%since 2023
from 51.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
72076981886691520202024Sunlit Hills
2024899
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$126,250
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $146,750 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$77,281
+18%since 2023
from $65,543 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 70.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
12.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.430
+10%since 2023
from 0.392 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing11.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$1,001,300
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $869,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$1,354
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,455 in 2023
US average: $1,442
78.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 84.5% in 2023
22.0% rent
7.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
3.8%
−14.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
6.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
7.9
+34%since 2023
from 5.9 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic57.5%(511)
Black1.8%(16)
Hispanic / Latino38.1%(338)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(23)
Diversity Score65.4%(581)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.1%(495)
Black1.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino36.7%(330)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.1%(64)
Diversity Score69.6%(626)
70
+6%since 2023
from 65 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

68.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 62.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 98.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
33.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 33.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.3 min
−1%since 2023
from 19.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
75.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 69.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
20.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 24.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
3.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
51.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 47.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
8.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
82.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 75.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

46.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
53.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 50.9% in 2023
4.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
6.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
16.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
25.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 24.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
90.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 87.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
87.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 86.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
10.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunlit Hills, New Mexico?

Sunlit Hills, New Mexico has about 899 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sunlit Hills, New Mexico earns about $126,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sunlit Hills, New Mexico expensive?

In Sunlit Hills, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $1,001,300, and the typical rent is about $1,354 a month.

How educated are people in Sunlit Hills, New Mexico?

About 68.2% of adults age 25 and over in Sunlit Hills, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 12.3% of people in Sunlit Hills, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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

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