At a Glance
Median Income
$74,403
$37,219 per capita
Home Value
$241,300
Zillow: $685,558
Median Rent
$1,256/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
106/100K
1,321/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.0%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
14.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Paradise Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Paradise Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Paradise Hills a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Paradise Hills residents earn a median household income of $74,403 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,219. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,948 business establishments, including 1,584 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Paradise Hills is $241,300 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $685,558. Median rent is $1,256/month, with 26.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Paradise Hills reports 106 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,321/100K.
Education
31.0% of adults in Paradise Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Paradise Hills has 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.
Data Overview
People
Population4,662
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density4,571/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$74,403
Per Capita$37,219
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty14.6%
County GDP$54,831M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,221
Housing
A+
Home Value$241,300
Rent$1,256
Ownership74.6%
Zillow$685,558
Housing Units2,019
Rent Burden26.8%
Crime
F
Violent106/100K
Property1,321/100K
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,524/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain9.8 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation5,334 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+31.0%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+13.3%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries20
Did You Know?
The median home in Paradise Hills was built in 1975.
17.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 1,584 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 102 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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