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Paradise Hills

New Mexico · Albuquerque · 26,049 residents · 6.075 sq mi
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The short version

Paradise Hills is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,280. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $327,057. Households here earn about 38% more than the Albuquerque median. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up Paradise Hills; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
74% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,049
Population density
4,288 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,280
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$42,732
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$327,057
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,424
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.4%
25.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic42.7%(11,110)
Black3.9%(1,004)
Hispanic / Latino43.8%(11,415)
Asian1.4%(353)
Other8.3%(2,167)
Diversity Score77.2%(20,106)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.7%(11,110)
Black3.9%(1,004)
Hispanic / Latino43.8%(11,415)
Asian1.4%(353)
Other8.3%(2,167)
Diversity Score77.2%(20,106)
Diversity Score
77
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
Female
53.0%
Foreign born
4.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Pop 27,832
Tujunga
Pop 26,066
Valley
Pop 26,119
Kew Gardens
Pop 24,548
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Income$92,296−2%
Home value$707,747+116%
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PARADISE HILLS VS
Tujunga
Income$88,287−6%
Home value$818,200+150%
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Income$87,888−7%
Home value$975,210+198%
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Income$89,800−5%
Home value$495,814+52%
Population24,548−6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paradise Hills, Albuquerque, New Mexico?

Paradise Hills, Albuquerque, New Mexico has about 26,049 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Paradise Hills, Albuquerque, New Mexico earns about $94,280 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paradise Hills, Albuquerque, New Mexico expensive?

In Paradise Hills, Albuquerque, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $327,057, and the typical rent is about $1,424 a month.

How educated are people in Paradise Hills, Albuquerque, New Mexico?

About 40.8% of adults age 25 and over in Paradise Hills, Albuquerque, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paradise Hills, Albuquerque, New Mexico?

About 9.9% of people in Paradise Hills, Albuquerque, 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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