At a Glance
Median Income
$102,801
$44,161 per capita
Home Value
$286,400
Zillow: $520,844
Median Rent
$1,030/mo
23.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
43.8%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.1%
8.5% smoking rate
How Sandia Knolls Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sandia Knolls's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sandia Knolls a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sandia Knolls residents earn a median household income of $102,801 , which is 37% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,161. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Knolls is $286,400 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $520,844. Median rent is $1,030/month, with 23.0% 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 1988.
Education
43.8% of adults in Sandia Knolls hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% above the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sandia Knolls has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61.
Data Overview
People
Population1,436
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density513/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans17.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$102,801
Per Capita$44,161
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$54,831M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,221
Housing
A+
Home Value$286,400
Rent$1,030
Ownership83.5%
Zillow$520,844
Housing Units639
Rent Burden23.0%
Health
Obesity27.1%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking8.5%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death11,524/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain14.8 in/yr
AQI61 (Moderate)
Elevation6,902 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+43.8%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+24.9%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute28 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries20
Did You Know?
The median home in Sandia Knolls was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
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.