At a Glance
Median Income
$134,118
$55,367 per capita
Home Value
$390,000
Zillow: $520,844
Violent Crime
106/100K
2,192/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
62.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.9%
9.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Sandia Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sandia Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sandia Park a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sandia Park residents earn a median household income of $134,118 , which is 78% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,367. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% 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 Park is $390,000 , 38% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $520,844. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Sandia Park reports 106 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,192/100K.
Education
62.9% of adults in Sandia Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sandia Park has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population383
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density525/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$134,118
Per Capita$55,367
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$54,831M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,221
Housing
A+
Home Value$390,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$520,844
Housing Units158
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent106/100K
Property2,192/100K
Health
Obesity26.9%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death11,524/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation7,070 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+62.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+24.3%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute32 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries20
Did You Know?
The median home in Sandia Park was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
0.0% 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.