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Sunlit Hills

New Mexico · 736 residents · 3.751 sq mi
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Sunlit Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $137,813. Population has declined 7% since 2021. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $497,300. With a median age of 60.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 169% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

736
−7%vs 2021
vs 794 in 2021
2020 – 2024
196 / sq mi
−7%vs 2021
vs 212 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
60.1
+18%vs 2021
vs 50.9 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
72076981886691520202024Sunlit Hills
2024899
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$137,813
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$58,445
Unchangedvs 2021
vs $58,184 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.4%
−2.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 62.8% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
5.8%
+1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.5% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services25.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration25.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services5.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$497,300
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $628,900 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
85.1%
−3.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 88.1% in 2021
14.9% rent
3.6
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic62.5%(496)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino37.5%(298)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.6%(465)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(562)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino17.3%(127)
Asian1.5%(11)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score41%(302)
41
−30%vs 2021
vs 59 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

76.2%
+9.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 67.0% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
−4.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
36.7%
+5.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 31.4% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.4 min
+16%vs 2021
vs 15.0 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
82.5%
+0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 81.8% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
49.6%
+6.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 42.8% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
73.5%
−3.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 76.7% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

49.9%
−1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 51.0% in 2021
50.1%
+1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 49.0% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
35.2%
+6.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 28.5% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunlit Hills, New Mexico?

Sunlit Hills, New Mexico has about 736 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sunlit Hills, New Mexico earns about $137,813 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 $497,300.

How educated are people in Sunlit Hills, New Mexico?

About 76.2% 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 5.8% 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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