Sunlit Hills, NM

New Mexico · Metropolitan · City

4.4 Great / 5.0
888 Population
$146,750 Median Income
$869,400 Home Value
$1,455 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
51.7 yrs Median Age
62.1% Bachelor's Degree+
4.4
Overall
4.8
Economy
3.3
Affordability
5.0
Education

People

Population888
Median Age51.7 yrs
Density237/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 86.7%

Economy

4.8/5
Median Income$146,750
Per Capita Income$65,543
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty Rate9.8%
County GDP$10,087M

Housing

3.3/5
Home Value (Census)$869,400
Median Rent$1,455
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,129

Health

Obesity21.8%
Diabetes6.4%
Depression24.8%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Jan / Jul32° / 71°
Rain15 in/yr
Snow28 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 37 (Good)

Education

5.0/5
Bachelor's+62.1%
High School+98.2%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.65
Libraries (County)8

Community

2024 VoteR 24% / D 73%
Commute20 min
Work From Home24.4%
BroadbandN/A

How Sunlit Hills Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$146,750
Home Value$869,400
Median Rent$1,455
Poverty Rate9.8%
Bachelor's Degree+62.1%
Unemployment0.0%
Avg Temperature51.1°F

Population & Age

Total Population888
Population Density237 per sq mi
Median Age51.7 years
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

White 86.7% Black 1.8% Hispanic 1.4% Other 10.1%
White86.7%
Black or African American1.8%
Hispanic or Latino1.4%
Asian0.0%
Other Races10.1%

Language

English Only95.5%
Spanish Speakers4.5%
English 95.5% Spanish 4.5%

Social Characteristics

Disability8.8%
Health Insurance71.5%

Income

95% above avg
Median Household Income$146,750
Per Capita Income$65,543
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,177
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$89,177

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate0.0%
Poverty Rate9.8%
Total Establishments (County)6,768
County GDP$10,087M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation465
Healthcare Facilities561
Retail Stores775
Manufacturing124
Total Establishments6,768

Industry Mix

Restaurants 465 Healthcare 561 Retail 775 Manufacturing 124

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$89,177
Avg Property Tax Paid$5,168

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time19.6 min
Work From Home24.4%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

208% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$869,400

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied84.5%

Rental Costs

25% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,455

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$5,168
Effective Tax Rate (est.)0.59%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity21.8%
Diabetes6.4%
Heart Disease3.9%
High Blood Pressure22.1%
Asthma9.3%
COPD3.3%
Stroke2.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.5%
Physical Inactivity12.4%
Depression24.8%
Mental Distress (14+ days)13.6%
Physical Distress (14+ days)9.5%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage71.5%
Regular Checkup67.6%
Premature Death Rate8,950 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.9 / 10
Exercise Access83.4%
Healthcare Facilities (County)561
Restaurants (County)465

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)24

Temperature

32°F Jan 71°F Jul
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Average51.1°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation14.7 in
Annual Snowfall28.1 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median37.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation7,116 ft (2,169 m)
Land Area3.8 sq mi (9.7 km²)
Population Density237 per sq mi
Latitude35.5957°
Longitude-105.9210°
County FIPS35049

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 24.4%
D 73.4%

Democrat +48.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+62.1%
High School+98.2%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.65

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — Counties in metro areas under 250K
Population Density237 per sq mi
Land Area3.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)8

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)24

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