Paradise Hills is home to 26,049 people in Albuquerque. That is roughly 38% ahead of the Albuquerque median. Density works out to 4,288 people per square mile. 74% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 5%. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 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
Land area
6.08 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
2.50 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
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)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.7%(11,110)
Black3.9%(1,004)
Hispanic / Latino43.8%(11,415)
Asian1.4%(353)
Other8.3%(2,167)
Diversity Score
77
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.
