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Paradise Hills, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Bernalillo County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
4,662
Population
4,571/sq mi density
$74,403
Median Income
$37,219 per capita
$241,300
Home Value
$685,558 Zillow
$1,256
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
106
Violent Crime/100K
1,321 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$74,403 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$241,300 home value, $1,256/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
106 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Paradise Hills enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.6°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,334 ft (1,626 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,571/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1981°N, 106.7024°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Bernalillo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0481 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 14.8 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 67.57 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.22 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (126 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 126 km |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Paradise Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 35°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.0") and February the driest (0.6").