Placitas CDP (Sandoval County), NM

New Mexico · Bernalillo County · Albuquerque Metro

Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 4,375. Residents earn $110,268 per year, which is 47% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0

B+ Good

4,375 Population 149/sq mi density

$110,268 Median Income $71,685 per capita

$520,200 Home Value $374,275 Zillow

$1,869 Median Rent 41.5% income on rent

56°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr

948 Violent Crime/100K 4,595 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.8 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

5.0 / 5.0

$110,268 median income, 1.5% unemployment

Affordability

4.0 / 5.0

$520,200 home value, $1,869/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

948 violent crimes/100K (149% above avg)

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

60.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $110,268

47% higher than US avg

Home Value $520,200

85% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 948/100K

149% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 60.2%

79% higher than US avg

Median Rent $1,869

61% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 37.0%

15% higher than US avg

Unemployment 1.5%

58% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 0.5%

96% lower than US avg

How Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,375

Median Age63.2 yrs

Density149/mi²

Male / Female54% / 46%

Largest GroupWhite 80%

Veterans12.6%

Economy

A+

Median Income$110,268

Per Capita$71,685

Unemployment1.5%

Poverty0.5%

County GDP$54,831M

Commute30 min

Housing

Home Value$520,200

Rent$1,869

Ownership91.6%

Zillow$374,275

Housing Units2,233

Rent Burden41.5%

Crime

Violent948/100K

Property4,595/100K

Health

Obesity37.0%

UninsuredN/A

Smoking14.1%

Depression23.6%

Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)

AQI37 (Good)

Rain10.9 in/yr

Sunny Days330/yr

Elevation5,687 ft (1,733 m)

Education

A+

Bachelor's+60.2%

High School+98.5%

Graduate+32.6%

School Score4.50

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%

Commute30 min

Broadband93.6%

EV Stations2

Libraries20

Is Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, high housing costs. Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) is $110,268, which is significantly higher than the national average / 47% above $75,149. This places Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) is $520,200, making it a premium housing market at 85% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,869 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

With 948 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern / this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,595 per 100,000, 134% above the national average.

Education

Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) is a highly educated community / 60.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 10.9 inches, including 10.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) has a population of 4,375 with a density of 149 people per square mile, spread across 29.7 square miles. The median age is 63.2 years, 62% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 46% female and 54% male. The city is predominantly White (79.7%), with 8.4% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 85.9% of residents, while 14.1% speak Spanish. 12.6% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 16.8% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 100.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

4,375

Total Population

149

People / sq mi

63.2yrs

Median Age

62% above US avg

29.7mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54%

Female 46%

Race & Ethnicity

Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 85.9%

9% above US avg

Spanish 14.1%

5% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) is $110,268, which is 47% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $71,685 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,221, 15% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 22,948 business establishments, including 1,584 restaurants. The cost of living index is 92.2, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes. 32.6% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$110,268
	47% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$71,685
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,221
IRS Avg AGI	$71,971
Gini Index	0.477 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.5%
	58% below US avg
Poverty Rate	0.5%
	96% below US avg
Establishments (County)	22,948
County GDP	$54,831M

Business (County)

Restaurants	1,584
Healthcare	2,110
Retail	1,974
Manufacturing	547

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,874
	39% above US avg
Cost of Living	92.20 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	0.94%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	30.1 min
Drive Alone	62.3%
Public Transit	1.0%
Work from Home	32.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) is $520,200, 85% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $374,275, lower than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $1,869 (61% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $927 for a one-bedroom to $1,129 for a two-bedroom apartment. 91.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,233 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1996. The average annual property tax is $4,874 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 41.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing, indicating a significant affordability challenge for renters. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$520,200
	85% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$374,275

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,869
	61% above US avg
Rent Burden	41.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$828
1 Bedroom	$927
2 Bedrooms	$1,129
3 Bedrooms	$1,496
4 Bedrooms	$1,758

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	91.6%
Owner-Occupied	91.6%
Renter-Occupied	8.4%
Housing Units	2,233
Median Year Built	1996

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,874
	39% above US avg
Effective Rate	0.94%

In Placitas CDP (Sandoval County), 37.0% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 12.8% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 6.1% of residents. 32.0% have high blood pressure. 14.1% are current smokers. 14.6% report binge drinking. 29.8% are physically inactive, above the national average. 23.6% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 17.9% experience frequent mental distress. The primary care physician ratio is 1:942. The dentist ratio is 1:1,136. 95.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.8 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	37.0%
	15% above US avg
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart Disease	6.1%
High Blood Pressure	32.0%
Asthma	9.6%
COPD	5.7%
Cancer	5.3%
Stroke	3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	14.1%
	1% above US avg
Binge Drinking	14.6%
Physical Inactivity	29.8%
Depression	23.6%
Mental Distress	17.9%
Physical Distress	16.0%
Short Sleep	39.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	100.0%

Primary Care	1:942
Dentists	1:1,136
Mental Health	1:176
Checkup Rate	64.6%
Dental Visits	53.0%
Premature Death	11,524/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.8/10
Exercise Access	95.5%
Healthcare Facilities	2,110

Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) has a violent crime rate of 948 per 100,000 residents, 149% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 4,595 per 100,000, 134% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 102 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	947.7/100K
	149% above US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	4,594.5/100K
	134% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	102
Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters	91

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 10.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37. The city sits at an elevation of 5,687 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	55.7°F
	3% above US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,687 ft (1,733 m)
Area	29.7 sq mi (76.9 km²)
Population Density	149/sq mi
Coordinates	35.3226°N, 106.4429°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Bernalillo County County
Nearest Airport	Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.9"

71% below US avg

Snowfall 10.7"

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.83"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.94"

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)

Earthquake History

96 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.5 on May 1, 2025.

Jan 29, 1990	6 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.5	104 km
Nov 8, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.4	104 km
Jul 12, 2021	5 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M4.2	104 km
Jan 31, 1990	5 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M4.0	105 km
May 18, 2023	8 km ENE of San Mateo, New Mexico	M3.8	102 km
Jul 12, 2021	3 km E of Capulin, New Mexico	M3.7	105 km
Jul 22, 1990	5 km SE of McIntosh, New Mexico	M3.7	67 km
Jun 4, 2008	8 km ENE of Canjilon, New Mexico	M3.7	132 km
Feb 21, 1990	31 km ENE of San Antonio, New Mexico	M3.6	146 km
Jan 4, 1998	5 km NE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.6	89 km
Nov 15, 1990	4 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.6	104 km
May 5, 1990	6 km WSW of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.6	105 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km ENE of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	90 km
Dec 31, 1997	8 km E of Mountainair, New Mexico	M3.5	92 km
Sep 29, 2012	4 km WNW of Belen, New Mexico	M3.5	79 km
May 24, 2004	8 km W of Abeytas, New Mexico	M3.5	104 km
May 1, 2025	14 km NW of Alamillo, New Mexico	M3.5	120 km
Sep 14, 2009	7 km NNW of Canjilon, New Mexico	M3.5	136 km
Oct 20, 2016	3 km NNW of Seboyeta, New Mexico	M3.5	88 km
Sep 10, 2024	7 km WNW of Paradise Hills, New Mexico	M3.5	32 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

65 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 1 fatality, 9 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 27, 1975	EF2	80 km	0
Oct 10, 1974	EF2	61 km	1
Jun 8, 1989	EF1	56 km	0
Sep 13, 1988	EF1	13 km	0
Apr 15, 1971	EF1	56 km	0
Dec 26, 1966	EF1	73 km	0
Jul 5, 1966	EF1	74 km	0
May 31, 1965	EF1	20 km	0
Aug 20, 1956	EF1	28 km	0
Jul 23, 2021	EF0	13 km	0
Jul 13, 2021	EF0	35 km	0
May 17, 2021	EF0	25 km	0
May 17, 2021	EF0	65 km	0
Aug 15, 2020	EF0	30 km	0
Jul 15, 2020	EF0	94 km	0
Feb 17, 2019	EF0	99 km	0
May 21, 2018	EF0	43 km	0
Sep 30, 2017	EF0	79 km	0
Jul 6, 2017	EF0	13 km	0
May 9, 2017	EF0	78 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (153 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Zuni-Bandera	Volcanic field	2,550 m (8,366 ft)	-1170	153 km
Carrizozo	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,731 m (5,679 ft)	-3250	178 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LAS CONCHAS (150,874 ac, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2011	LAS CONCHAS	150,874	61 km
2022	CERRO PELADO	45,620	49 km
2000	CERRO GRANDE	44,279	66 km
2000	VIVEASH	22,468	88 km
2013	THOMPSON RIDGE	21,077	64 km
2016	DOG HEAD	19,816	54 km
1996	DOME	15,783	50 km
2008	TRIGO	13,855	71 km
2002	BORREGO	12,877	95 km
2010	SOUTH FORK	12,585	83 km
2011	PACHECO	9,790	82 km
2013	JAROSO	9,529	94 km
2019	TRIPLE NICKLE	7,819	100 km
2003	CAPULIN	6,155	82 km
2007	OJO PEAK	6,118	81 km
2013	TRES LAGUNAS	5,832	83 km
1998	OSO	5,297	79 km
2008	UNNAMED	5,083	81 km
2008	BIG SPRING	5,050	63 km
2014	PINO	4,415	48 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	1.0 in
February	35°F (2°C)	1.1 in
March	40°F (5°C)	1.3 in
April	47°F (9°C)	0.9 in	Driest
May	56°F (14°C)	1.0 in
June	66°F (19°C)	1.0 in
July	77°F (25°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	2.8 in	Wettest
September	62°F (16°C)	1.9 in
October	51°F (11°C)	1.4 in
November	39°F (4°C)	1.1 in
December	32°F (0°C)	1.1 in	Coldest

Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.8") and April the driest (0.9").

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Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) is located in Bernalillo County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 60.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 79% above the national average of 33.7%. 98.5% have completed high school. 32.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 4.5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 59.2% of the vote, a 21-point margin. 93.6% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 2 EV charging stations. There are 20 public libraries serving the community. 2,110 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 62.3% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 38.2%

D 59.2%

Winner: Democrat by 21 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	102
Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations	91

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	60.2%
	79% above US avg
High School+	98.5%
Graduate Degree+	32.6%
School Test Score	4.50

A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2	Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density	149/sq mi
Total Area	29.7 sq mi
County	Bernalillo County County

Services

Broadband Access	93.6%
Avg Download Speed	104.7 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	7.8 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	2
Alt Fuel Stations	2
Public Libraries	20
Healthcare Facilities	2,110
Restaurants	1,584
Retail Stores	1,974

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	30.1 min
Drive Alone	62.3%
Public Transit	1.0%
Work from Home	32.6%

Average costs for common services in Placitas CDP (Sandoval County). Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$231 ($138–$369)
Specialist Visit	$323 ($184–$507)
Urgent Care Visit	$184 ($92–$323)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,028 ($738–$4,610)
Dental Cleaning	$120 ($69–$184)
Dental Filling	$231 ($138–$369)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$41 ($23–$69)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$69 ($46–$111)
Brake Pad Replacement	$277 ($138–$461)
Tire Rotation	$37 ($18–$69)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$553 ($369–$922)
Battery Replacement	$184 ($92–$323)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$92 ($55–$138)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$83 ($46–$129)
HVAC Repair	$369 ($138–$738)
HVAC System Install	$6,454 ($3,688–$11,064)
Roof Repair	$922 ($369–$1,844)
Roof Replacement	$8,298 ($5,071–$13,830)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,383 ($461–$3,227)
Divorce (Contested)	$13,830 ($4,610–$27,660)
DUI Defense	$4,610 ($1,844–$9,220)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,383 ($738–$2,766)
Will Preparation	$461 ($184–$922)
Trust Preparation	$2,305 ($922–$4,610)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$23 ($14–$41)
Women's Haircut	$51 ($28–$92)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$138 ($69–$231)
Manicure	$23 ($14–$41)
Pedicure	$37 ($23–$60)
Massage (1 Hour)	$74 ($46–$120)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.78 ($2.77–$5.07)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.23 ($2.31–$4.61)
Loaf of Bread	$3.50 ($2.31–$5.07)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.15 ($2.77–$5.99)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.07 ($3.69–$6.92)
Rice (per lb)	$0.92 ($0.55–$1.66)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$129 ($74–$231)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$65 ($28–$138)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$65 ($37–$111)
Internet (Monthly)	$65 ($37–$92)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$60 ($28–$92)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$78 ($46–$138)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$184 ($69–$461)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,844 ($1,106–$3,227)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$65 ($28–$120)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.38–$23)
Car Registration (Annual)	$92 ($28–$231)
Driver's License Renewal	$28 ($14–$69)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,106 ($553–$2,305)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$922 ($461–$1,844)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$369 ($184–$645)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$46 ($23–$92)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$922 ($369–$2,305)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$11,525 ($4,610–$27,660)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$55 ($28–$92)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$92 ($46–$184)
Dog Grooming	$55 ($28–$92)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$37 ($18–$69)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$277 ($138–$461)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$184 ($92–$369)

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Top Industries in Bernalillo County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	53,203	3,948	$57,920	1.07
Retail Trade	35,260	2,074	$39,229	1.02
Professional & Technical Services	35,179	3,563	$109,947	1.46
Accommodation & Food Services	33,946	1,536	$26,724	1.07
Construction	22,309	1,742	$70,246	1.22
Administrative & Waste Services	21,996	1,449	$46,315	1.08
Manufacturing	11,888	662	$62,028	0.42
Finance & Insurance	11,655	1,251	$85,521	0.83
Transportation & Warehousing	11,438	442	$55,245	0.78
Wholesale Trade	10,766	1,172	$75,656	0.79
Other Services	9,183	1,746	$47,899	0.88
Educational Services	5,775	466	$48,670	0.80
Arts & Entertainment	5,373	304	$26,629	0.92
Information & Technology	4,972	705	$71,619	0.76
Real Estate	4,844	1,103	$54,724	0.90
Management of Companies	3,232	198	$102,364	0.55
Utilities	970	26	$115,172	0.73
Agriculture & Forestry	284	51	$42,729	0.10
Mining & Oil/Gas	127	24	$81,980	0.10

Radio Stations near Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
770 KKOB	news, talk	AAC+ 48 kbps
Big I 107.9	country	AAC
KBAC 98.1 Radio Free Santa Fe	adult album alternative, alternative / indie	AAC 128 kbps
89.9 KUNM	—	MP3 128 kbps
94 Rock	rock	AAC
103.3 eD-FM	adult hits	AAC+ 48 kbps
KIVA 1600AM	conservative talk	MP3 64 kbps
Hot 95.1	—	AAC
KHFM Classical Public Radio	classical music, public radio	AAC+ 48 kbps
KMRD	community radio	MP3 192 kbps
The Oasis 103.7 FM New Mexico	smooth jazz	MP3 128 kbps
Nash FM 92.3 KRST	country	AAC+ 48 kbps
La Jefa	—	MP3 128 kbps
95.9 FM & AM 610 The Sports Animal	sports	AAC+ 48 kbps
Rebel Spinner AM	energetic upbeat music reppin' a wide range of musical styles and ethnic origins	MP3 128 kbps
KKIM 1000AM	religious	AAC+ 32 kbps
KANW-2	new mexico, news	MP3 96 kbps
AM 1350 KABQ	news, talk	AAC
KXKS 1190 AM	religious	AAC+ 32 kbps
La Jefa 99.3	fútbol, música	AAC+ 64 kbps

Campgrounds Near Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)

17 campgrounds found near Placitas CDP (Sandoval County).

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
CAPULIN SPRING PICNIC SITE	5.0/5	1	$90
PALIZA	5.0/5	30	$15
Vista Linda Campground	4.8/5	13	$20
BALSAM GLADE PICNIC SITE	4.7/5	1	$65
Juniper Campground (NM)	4.5/5	50	$20–$50
Paliza Group Campground	4.5/5	2	$75–$100
JEMEZ FALLS CAMPGROUND	4.4/5	50	$20
Cochiti Campground	4.3/5	80	$15–$20
Cedro Peak Camping Sites - Robin and Jay	4.1/5	2	$125–$175
CIENEGA PICNIC SITE	4.0/5	1	$65
JEMEZ FALLS (NM) PICNIC AREA	4.0/5	1	$75
Oak Yucca and Locust Group Picnic Sites	4.0/5	3	$75–$275
PINE FLAT PICNIC SITES - A and B	4.0/5	2	$65
TETILLA PEAK	3.6/5	45	$15–$20
DOC LONG PICNIC SITES - A and B	3.5/5	2	$75
LAS HUERTAS PICNIC SITE	2.0/5	1	$65
NINE MILE PICNIC SITE	—	1	Free

National Parks Near Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)

8 national parks and monuments found near Placitas CDP (Sandoval County).

Park	Type	Fee
Bandelier National Monument	National Monument	$25
Hyde Memorial State Park	State Park	Free
Manhattan Project National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Manzano Mountains State Park	State Park	Free
Pecos National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Petroglyph National Monument	National Monument	Free
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument	National Monument	Free
Valles Caldera National Preserve	National Preserve	$25

Trails Near Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)

212+ trails found near Placitas CDP (Sandoval County).

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
CREST	14.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CREST	10.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
EAST FORK	9.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CAMINO REAL	7.5		Yes	Yes	Yes
LA LUZ	7.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CHALLENGE	6.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
ST. PETER'S DOME	5.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PERALTA CANYON	5.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
EMBUDITO	5.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ALAMO SPRING	5.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FOOTHILLS	5.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
BEARHEAD PEAK	5.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COYOTE	4.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
FAULTY	4.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
PIEDRA LISA	4.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
OSHA SPRING	4.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POKER CHIP	4.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
FAULTY	4.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MEDIO DIA	4.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SODA SPRINGS	4.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
DELBERTS	4.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PINO	4.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ROAD NOISE	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
BEARHEAD RIDGE	3.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
THREE GUN SPRING	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BEAR SCAT	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PERALTA RIDGE	3.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TURKEY TROT	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
106 ROAD	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MAHOGANY	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
OSHA LOOP	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DOWN & OUT	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
EMBUDO	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
OSO CORREDOR	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
POWERLINE	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
CHAMISOSO	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SOUTHERN CROSSING	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
WEST RIDGE	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
TUNNEL	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BLUE RIBBON	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CANONCITO	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PINION	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BIRDHOUSE	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
530 ROAD	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
10K	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
THREE BOTTLES	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
10K	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
GAMBLE OAK	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
TREE SPRING	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
JACKALOPE	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
AGUA SARCA	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BOBSLED	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CIENEGA HORSE BYPASS	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
ELLIS	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
CEDRO SINGLETRACK	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SURVEY	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LOWER PINE	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LONE PINE	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
COYOTE SPLIT	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SANDIA XC SKI LOOP	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CERRO PELADO	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CIENEGA	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ARMIJO	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BARTS	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MEADOW SINGLETRACK	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
JUAN TABO CANYON	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MORE TURKEY	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
DEL AGUA	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
OTERO	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WEST BOUNDARY	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CREST	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PENASCO BLANCO	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TURKEY SPRING	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DEADMAN	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SWITCHBACK	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
CAJUN PINE	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GEAR GRINDER	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
HIGH VOLTAGE	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
FENCE LINE	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CAPULIN	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CHALK DUST	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
PINE LOOP	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
DOMINGO BACA	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
UN POQUITO	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MORE COWBELL	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
GNASTY	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
STRIP MINE	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
ELLIS	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TECOLOTE	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
UPPER FAULTY	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RED TAIL	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
MIGHTY MULE	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CUESTA COLORADA	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
305	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
FOOTHILLS	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
PONDEROSA	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
HAWK WATCH	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DROP IN	1.1		Yes	Yes	Yes
SIDEWINDER	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
TRAMWAY	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COYOTE CHAMISOSO LINK	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
STABLE MESA NORTH	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MIDDLE	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CEDRO CREEK INTERPRETIVE	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BILL SPRING	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GRANITE	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CASA LOMA	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MADERA LOCURA	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
LA BARBA	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BOOTLEG	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
KLAUS	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
TRAMWAY	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CCC ROAD	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
EWOK	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
MEADOW RIDGE	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
DEER BED	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
ATV BYPASS	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
OAK FLAT CONNECTOR	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
RATTLESNAKE	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
CAMINO REAL	0.8		Yes	Yes	Yes
CANONCITO	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ROCKY POINT	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
OVERLOOK	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
ACEQUIA	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
EMBUDO BYPASS	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CAPULIN	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
ROCKY TOP	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
PINEDROP	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
RABBIT RUN	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PIEDRA LISA	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
MUSTANG ALLEY	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
TIGHT ROPE	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
WILD TURKEY	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
GAMBEL SPUR	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SUNRISE	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	Yes
WAGON	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
TIMS TOILET BOWL!!!	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
SURVEY	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GRAVEL PIT	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SIDETRACK	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
PIEDRA LISA	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CAIDA DEL PINO	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
NXNW	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CREST SPUR	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PINE FLAT CONNECTOR	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
NORTH EAST FORK	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DRINKING FOUNTAIN	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
KIWANIS MEADOW ROAD	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
EASY PICKIN'	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SANDY ARROYO	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ELK TRACK	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
LAS HUERTAS PG LOOP	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BOUNDARY PEAK	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TABLEZON	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	Yes
SANDIA CAVE	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CEDRO PEAK	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
THREE GUN SPRING	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
TRAMWAY	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DEAD DOG	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
JUAN TABO CABIN	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ANOTHER JUAN	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
THE HANDLE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
CREST	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CAJUN TURKEY	0.4		Yes	Yes	Yes
CRESTA	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
DEL AGUA	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CIENEGA	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SULPHUR	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
305A	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
FOUR SEASONS	0.3	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
JUAN TABO LA LUZ LINK	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
204A	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BALSAM GLADE INTERPRETIVE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
10K	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BURIED CABLE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SURVEY	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
STRIP MINE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CAPULIN	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RANGER ROCK	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DOC LONG-SULPHUR LINK	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
STRIP MINE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
STRIP MINE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
LA CUEVA	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BARTS	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
PIEDRA LISA-LA LUZ LINK	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PIEDRA LISA-LA LUZ LINK	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FOOTHILLS	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
CIENEGA INTERPRETIVE	0.2	CONCRETE	Yes	—	—
COYOTE INTERPRETIVE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
KIWANIS CABIN TRAIL	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PRETTY LITTLE DIDDY	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
BOUNDARY PEAK	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CREST HOUSE NATURE	0.2	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
KIWANIS MEADOW TRAIL	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DRINKING FOUNTAIN	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HIGH SIDE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
230A	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
366	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
COLE SPRING	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
AGUA SARCA	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
JUAN TABO CANYON	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CASA LOMA	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LAS CONCHAS PICNIC AREA	0.1	ASPHALT	Yes	—	—
STRIP MINE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CREST	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CREST	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DEAD DOG	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CREST	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TRAMWAY	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BARTS	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
ELLIS	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BARTS	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—

Museums in Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
NEW MEXICO BIO PARK SOCIETY	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION		5057646280	$3,581,873
EXPLORA SCIENCE CENTER & CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF ALBUQUERQUE	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM		5052248300	$3,430,651
NEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY AND SCIENCE	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	1801 MOUNTAIN ROAD NW	5052432238	$2,918,291
NEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY FOUNDATION	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM	1801 MOUNTAIN ROAD NW	5058412800	$2,918,291
INDIAN PUEBLO CULTURAL CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM	2401 12TH ST NW	5057243510	$2,436,353
ALBUQUERQUE MUSEUM FOUNDATION	GENERAL MUSEUM	207 GRIEGOS RD NE	5058420111	$2,305,653
CUMBRES AND TOLTEC SCENIC RAILROAD	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5058801311	$563,951
516 ARTS	ART MUSEUM		5052421445	$402,556
NEW MEXICO STEAM LOCOMOTIVE	GENERAL MUSEUM	8133 8TH STREET NW	5052462916	$232,808
ANDERSON ABRUZZO INTERNATIONAL BALLOON MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		5058800500	$206,055
OFFCENTER COMMUNITY ARTS PROJECT	ART MUSEUM		5052471172	$182,686
NOB HILL MAIN STREET	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	4310 CENTRAL AVENUE SE SUITE A	5052803633	$96,493
NEW MEXICO HOLOCAUST AND INTOLERANCE MUSEUM AND STUDY CENTE	HISTORY MUSEUM	616 CENTRAL AVENUE SOUTHWEST	5052470606	$72,507
NEW MEXICO HOLOCOUST AND INTOLERENCE MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM	616 CENTRAL AVENUE SW	5052470606	$72,507
NEW MEXICO WATERCOLOR SOCIETY	ART MUSEUM			$50,338
WHEELES MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	1100 2ND SW	5052436269	$27,852
CORONADO STATE MONUMENT KUAUA PUEBLO	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5054765004	$24,761
NEW MEXICO CONFEDERATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5052550046	$6,154
CAVALCADE OF WINGS	GENERAL MUSEUM		5052567212	$4,375
ALBUQUERQUE SOCIETY OF HO MODULE ENGINEERS	GENERAL MUSEUM			$2,603
NEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF MILITARY HISTORY	HISTORY MUSEUM	7028 RIO GRANDE BOULEVARD NW	5053450037	$1,408
ABQ BIOPARK BOTANIC GARDEN	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	2601 CENTRAL AVENUE NW
AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER OF NEW MEXICO	GENERAL MUSEUM		5053458086
ALBUQUERQUE BIOLOGICAL PARK	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION	903 10TH STREET SW	5057646224
ALBUQUERQUE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
ALBUQUERQUE MUSEUM OF ART AND HISTORY	ART MUSEUM		5052664227
ALBUQUERQUE SPORTS HALL OF FAME	GENERAL MUSEUM
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF VAUDEVILLE	GENERAL MUSEUM
BATTALION TREK	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9898378532
CASA SAN YSIDRO MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		5058983915
CENTER FOR MILITARY AND AVIATION HISTORY	GENERAL MUSEUM
CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL BOOSTERS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE	GENERAL MUSEUM		4325631000
CORRALES HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	966 OLD CHURCH ROAD	5058905953
CULTURAL CENTER OF THE SOUTHWEST	HISTORY MUSEUM
EXPLORA	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	1701 MOUNTAIN ROAD NW
EXPLORA SCIENCE CENTER	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		5058426188
HISPANIC HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
J AND R VINTAGE AUTO MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		5058672881
JONSON GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		5052774001
KIDD CONNECTION	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION	114 RICHARD RD	5058905254
LEGENDS OF NEW MEXICO MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		5057718300
MAXWELL MUSEUM ASSOCIATION	GENERAL MUSEUM	500 REDONDO DR UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO	5052774405
MAXWELL MUSEUM-ANTHROPOLOGY	GENERAL MUSEUM	1 UNIVERSITY BOULDVARD NORTHEAST	5052774405
MENAUL HISTORICAL LIBRARY OF THE SOUTHWEST	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5053437480
METEORITE MUSEUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		5052771644
MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND BIBLICAL HISTORY	ART MUSEUM	5600 EUBANK BLVD NE	5052171330
MUSEUM OF SOUTHWESTERN BIOLOGY	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		5052773412
MUSEUM OF TURQUOISE	GENERAL MUSEUM		5052478650
NATIONAL ATOMIC MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		5052452137
NEW MEXICO JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5053484471
NEW MEXICO ROUTE 66 ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5052424025
ONTRACK GALLERY AND ART SPACE	ART MUSEUM		5058563489
PENASCO MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	1801 MOUNTAIN ROAD NW
RATTLESNAKE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		5052426569
SANDOVAL COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	151 EDMUND ROAD	5058675872
SOUTHWEST ART HISTORY COUNCIL	ART MUSEUM	7112 OSUNA ROAD NE	5054765075
SOUTHWEST NATURAL HISTORY INSTITUTE	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
TELEPHONE MUSEUM OF NEW MEXICO	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	110 4TH STREET NORTHWEST	5058422937
TELEPHONE PIONEER MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	144 HICKORY STREET	8106396644
TINKERTOWN MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	121 SANDIA CREST RD	5052815233
UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM	ART MUSEUM
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO ARBORETUM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		5052770111
UNM ART MUSEUM	ART MUSEUM	1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO	5052774001
UNSER RACING MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		5053411776
WHEELS MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		5052436269
WHITTLESEY HOUSE PRESERVATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Libraries in Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)

Name	Address	Annual Visits
ALBUQUERQUE/BERNALILLO COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM	501 COPPER AVE. NW	2,180,073
RIO RANCHO PUBLIC LIBRARY	755 LOMA COLORADO BLVD., NE	340,059
CORRALES COMMUNITY LIBRARY	84 WEST LA ENTRADA ROAD	45,707
PLACITAS COMMUNITY LIBRARY	453 HWY 165	23,893
TOWN OF BERNALILLO PUBLIC LIBRARY	124 CALLE MALINCHE	16,242
SANTA ANA PUEBLO COMMUNITY LIBRARY	2 DOVE ROAD	6,100
PUEBLO OF SAN FELIPE COMMUNITY LIBRARY	24 BLACK MESA RD	3,742
SANTO DOMINGO PUEBLO LIBRARY	TESUQUE STREET	3,519
SANDIA PUEBLO LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER	236 SANDIA DAY SCHOOL ROAD	2,097

Farmers Markets in Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
ABQ Uptown Growers' Market	NE parking lot of ABQ Uptown shopping center	10/25/2014 to	Sat: 7:00 AM-12:00 PM;		Visit
Albuquerque Downtown Growers' Market	800 Central Ave	05/17/2014 to 11/08/2014	Sat: 7:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Albuquerque Northeast Farmers' Market	6400 Wyoming Blvd	06/03/2014 to 09/30/2014	Tue: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;		Visit
Corrales Growers' Market	Corrales Rd & Jones Rd	04/27/2014 to 10/26/2014	Sun: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Los Ranchos Growers' Market	City Hall, 6718 Rio Grande Blvd. NW	05/05/2018 to 08/25/2018	Sat: 7:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Nob Hill Growers' Market	Lead & Morningside SE	05/01/2014 to 11/06/2014	Thu: 3:00 PM-6:30 PM;		Visit
Pueblo of San Felipe Farmers' Market	25 Hagen Road	07/18/2018 to 10/31/2018	Wed: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM;
Zia Bernalillo Farmers' Market	335 S. Camino del Pueblo	07/04/2014 to 10/24/2014	Fri: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM;		Visit

Breweries in Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
All Around Window Tinting	advertising agencies, Auto Glass Retail, Window Glass Coating & Tinting, residential glass, personal	11915 Hopi Rd N E	5052371880	Visit
Bosque Brewing Company	Brewery	8900 San Mateo Blvd N E	5057507596	Visit
Boxing Bear Brewing Company	Brewery	10200 Corrales Rd N W		Visit
Canteen Brewhouse	Brewery	2381 Aztec Rd N E	5058812737, (505) 881-2737	Visit
Chama River Brewing Co.	Bars, Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Brewery	106 2nd St S W	(505) 842-8329, 5058428329	Visit
Cold Stone Creamery	Bars, Brewery and Diner Nob Hill, Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Ice Cream Shop and Dessert Shop, Brewery,	3222 Central Ave S E	5052653150, 5052544831, (505) 262-2739, 5052622739	Visit
Duke City Pedaler	Bar, Club & Pub Tours, Outdoor Activities, Bike Tours, More, Food & Drink, Tours & Activities, Night	1 N W Civic Plaza (boarding: 3rd Saint Across From Convention Center)	15052408000
Firkin Brewhouse & Grill	Brewery	3351 Columbia Dr N E	5058810702
Hallenbrick Brewery	Breweries, Food & Drink	3817 Hawkins St N E	5053421073
Il Vicino - Paradise Hills - Albuquerque	Pizza, Sandwiches/subs, Brewery, Italian, Pub Food	10701 Coors Blvd N W	5058997500	Visit
Isotobes Brewing Co	Albuquerque, NM, Beverages, Malt Beverages, Albuquerque Brewers, (7), (2), Albuquerque, NM	6910 Montgomery Blvd N E	5058722778
Kellys Brewery	beer & beverages, breweries & brew pubs, restaurants, bar & grill restaurants, consignment shops & s	3222 Candelaria Rd N E		Visit
La Cumbre Brewing Company	Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Food & Drink, Brewery and Bar, Brewery, Breweries, Beer & Ale, Bar	3313 Girard Blvd N E	(505) 872-0225, 5058720225	Visit
Lizard Tail Brewing	Brewery	9800 Montgomery Blvd N E
Marble Brewery	Brewery, Pub, Beer Garden	111 N W Marble Ave (at 1st)	5052432739	Visit
Marble Brewery, Advanced Locksmith Service	Locks & Locksmiths-Commercial & Industrial, Brewery, Pub, and Beer Garden, Locksmith Referral Servic	111 Marble Ave N W	5052432739, 5056345456	Visit
Nexus Brewery	Brewery, Southern / Soul Food Restaurant, and Beer Garden, Brewery, Beer Garden, Southern / Soul Foo	4730 Pan American East Fwy N E	5052424100	Visit
Quarter Celtic Brewpub	Brewery	1100 San Mateo Blvd N E	5055031387
Rio Grande Brew Pub & Grill	Brewery, Bar, Food	2200 Sunport Blvd S E	5058847484
Rio Grande Brewing Co	Albuquerque, Venues, Bar, wholesale, manufacturing, food, brewer	3760 Hawkins St N E	5053430903	Visit
Starr Brothers Brewing	Brewery Academy Acres North	5700 San Antonio Dr N E	5054922752	Visit
Sw Grape & Grain	Winemaking Equipment & Supplies, Brewer Equipment Supplies & Services	2801 Eubank Blvd N E
The Lazy Lizard Grill	Brewery	12480 State Highway 14 N
Tractor Brewery Pub	Brewery and Bar, Brewery, Brewery and Bar Nob Hill, Bar	118 Tulane Dr S E	5054335654, (505) 433-5654	Visit
Tractor Brewing Company	Food & Drink, Breweries	118 Tulane S E	5054335654
Turtle Mountain Brewing Co	Pub, Brewery, Pizza Place	905 36TH S E Pl (southern)	5059949497	Visit
Turtle Mountain Brewing Company	Pub, Brewery, Pizza Place, Brewery, Pub, and Pizza Place	905 36th Pl S E	5059949497, (505) 994-9497	Visit
Victor's Grape Arbor	Beer Homebrewing Equipment & Supplies, shop, Food, Beer-home Brewing Equipment & Supplies, Albuquerq	2436 San Mateo Pl N E	5058830000	Visit

Ski Resorts Near Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Slopes (km)	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Sandia Peak	31.0	6	2,630	$47	Unknown	—	—

Cell Towers in Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
26 N MESA VISTA DR	TOWER	91
3.45 MI SW OF	TOWER	80
3.45 MI SW OF	TOWER	80
1565 STEPHANIE RD. SE,	TOWER	47
1565 STEPHANIE RD. SE,	TOWER	47
10 TRAMWAY LOOP NE	TOWER	43
10 TRAMWAY LOOP NE	TOWER	43
(Tijeras) 340 E Old Highway 66 East	MTOWER	19
(Tijeras) 340 E Old Highway 66 East	MTOWER	19

Bridges in Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Culvert	Concrete	1935	34	5,481	F
Culvert	Concrete	1935	23	3,236	F
Slab	Concrete	1935	21	78	P

Amtrak Stations in Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)

1 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Albuquerque, NM	320 1st Street SW	TRAIN

Airports Near Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)

17 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Albuquerque International Sunport	ABQ	Large Airport
Double Eagle II Airport	—	Medium Airport
Santa Fe Municipal Airport	SAF	Medium Airport
Belen Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
Big Sky Airport	—	Small Airport
Biplane Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Cuba Airport	—	Small Airport
Estancia Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
J & M Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Los Alamos Airport	LAM	Small Airport
Manzano-Mountain Air Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Mid Valley Airpark	—	Small Airport
Moriarty Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Ohkay Owingeh Airport	ESO	Small Airport
Paramotor City Ultralight Airfield	—	Small Airport
Sandia Airpark Estates East Airport	—	Small Airport
Valencia Community Air Ranch	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)

22 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone

	4615 Hawkins Street Northeast
Albuquerque Police Department	5350-5408-5412 2nd Street Northwest
APD Coronado Community Police Substation	6600 Menaul Boulevard Northeast
APD Don Perkins Public Safety Center	320 Central Avenue Southwest
Bernalillo County 911 Dispatch Center
Bernalillo County Public Safety Center	401 Roma Avenue Northwest
Bernalillo County Sheriff East Mountain Substation	48 Public School Road
Bernalillo Police Department	739 Camino del Pueblo
Gerald E. Cline Memorial Police Substation	5408 2nd Street Northwest
James Joseph Dwyer Memorial Substation	12700 Montgomery Boulevard Northeast
John A. Price Law Enforcement Center	400 Roma Avenue Northwest
John Carrillo Memorial Substation	8201 Osuna Road Northeast
La Cueva Community Police Substation	7520 Corona Avenue Northeast
New Mexico State Police	2501 Carlisle Boulevard Northeast
Northwest Area Command Substation	10401 Cibola Loop Northwest
Old Town Community Substation	2060 Central Avenue Southwest
Police Administration Building
Rio Rancho Police Department	500 Quantum Road Northeast
Sandia Police Department	10600 Apache Plume Drive
Sandoval County Sheriff
Santa Ana Tribal Police	11 West Prarie Star Road
Santa Ana Tribal Police Department	2 Dove Road
Triangle Park Police Substation

Post Offices in Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Placitas Post Office

Treatment Centers in Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)

29 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
A New Awakening Rio Rancho - Recycled Man LLC	Both	505-994-4100
Albuquerque Health Services NW	Substance Abuse	505-344-4427
Albuquerque Health Services NW	Substance Abuse	505-260-9917
Albuquerque Treatment Services LLC	Substance Abuse	505-262-1538
All Faiths	Mental Health	505-271-0329
All Faiths	Mental Health	505-271-0329
Bernalillo County Department of - Behavioral Health Services CARE Campus	Substance Abuse	505-468-1650
Central New Mexico Treatment Center - Metro Treatment of New Mexico LP	Substance Abuse	505-268-5611 x24505
Counseling World LLC	Substance Abuse	505-404-0717
Duke City Recovery Toolbox LLC	Substance Abuse	505-224-9777
Evolution Group Inc	Substance Abuse	505-242-6988 x114
First Choice Community Healthcare	Both	505-861-1013
First Choice Community Healthcare	Both	505-861-1013
HopeWorks - Outpatient Services	Both	505-242-4399 x8232
Icarus Behavioral Health	Both	505-305-0902
Icarus Behavioral Health	Both	505-305-0902
Icarus Behavioral Health	Both	505-305-0902
Mountain Center - Transitional Living Program	Substance Abuse	505-465-2040
Perfectly Imperfect	Substance Abuse	505-550-1306
Recovery House	Substance Abuse	505-832-7088
Rio Rancho Health Services	Substance Abuse	505-896-5517
Santa Fe Mountain Center Inc - Transitional Living Program	Substance Abuse	505-465-2040
State of the Heart Recovery Inc	Substance Abuse	505-308-8296
Streetwise Inc	Substance Abuse	505-323-3785
Tree Frog	Both	505-550-1306
Turning Point Detox	Substance Abuse	505-217-1717
Turning Point Detox - Turning Point Residential Treatment	Substance Abuse	505-217-1717
University of New Mexico Hospital - Childrens Psychiatric Center	Both	505-272-4866
University of New Mexico Hospital - Psychiatric Center	Both	505-272-2800

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Frequently Asked Questions About Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)

What is the population of Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)?

Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) has a population of 4,375 residents and is located in New Mexico. The population density is 149 people per square mile, spread across 29.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 63.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 46% female and 54% male.

Is Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) expensive to live in?

Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 92.2 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $110,268, 47% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $520,200 (85% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,869 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) safe?

Public safety is a concern in Placitas CDP (Sandoval County), with a violent crime rate of 948 per 100,000 / significantly above the national average of 380. However, crime tends to concentrate in certain areas, and many neighborhoods remain relatively safe. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,595 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)?

Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.9 inches, with 10.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 37.

How is the job market in Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)?

The job market in Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,221. There are 22,948 business establishments in the area, including 1,584 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 30 minutes, and 32.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)?

The median home value in Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) is $520,200. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $374,275. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,869. Fair market rent is $927 for a 1-bedroom and $1,129 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 91.6%. The average annual property tax is $4,874.

How are the schools in Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)?

Schools in Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) have an average test score of 4.5 out of 10, below typical national benchmarks. Families may want to research individual school ratings. 60.2% of adults in Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 98.5% have completed high school. 32.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)?

The obesity rate in Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) is 37.0% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 14.1% of adults are smokers. 29.8% are physically inactive. 23.6% of residents report depression. 95.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:942.

What is transportation like in Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)?

The average commute in Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) is 30 minutes. 62.3% of workers drive alone to work, 1% use public transit, and 32.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) is 79.7% White, 8.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% Asian. 85.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 14.1% speak Spanish. 12.6% of the population are military veterans. 16.8% of residents have a disability. 100.0% have health insurance coverage.

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