At a Glance
Violent Crime
0/100K
2,056/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.1%
61.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
312 sunny days/yr
How Sandia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sandia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sandia a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Sandia reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,056/100K.
Education
57.1% of adults in Sandia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% above the national average).
61.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sandia has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population298
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density307/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$64,407
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,781M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,213
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$222,612
Housing Units288
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,056/100K
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death11,605/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain27.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation123 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+57.1%
High School+61.7%
Graduate+16.1%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Sandia was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Alice International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
31.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 185 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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