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Sandia Heights, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Bernalillo County County
Sandia Heights, NM
At a Glance
How Sandia Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sandia Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sandia Heights a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sandia Heights residents earn a median household income of $151,538 , which is 102% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $87,657. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% 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 Sandia Heights is $623,500 , 121% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $328,215. Median rent is $3,000/month, with 20.6% 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 1984.
Safety & Crime
Sandia Heights reports 948 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 149% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,595/100K.
Education
72.2% of adults in Sandia Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (114% above the national average). 97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sandia Heights has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.