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Paradise Hills, NM
Census-designated place in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
Population
4,591
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
4,489
ZIP codes
0
Paradise Hills and its ZIP codes
Paradise Hills at a glance
- Paradise Hills is about 257 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- It is the 50th most populous of 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
- Households here earn a median of $73,295 a year, 14% more than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $254,600 and median rent is $1,361 a month.
Local data for Paradise Hills, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Paradise Hills, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,295
Poverty rate
11.1%
Median home value
$254,600
Median rent
$1,361/mo
Homeownership
75.7%
Bachelor's or higher
27.9%
Median age
44.9
Average commute
26.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,093), Irish Americans (806), German Americans (596).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bernalillo County. PPP loans are for Paradise Hills.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,813
347,718 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,836
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$11.7B
FY 2026, $17,278 per person
How people get to work
Paradise Hills, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.1%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home22.4%
Average one-way commute: 26.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Paradise Hills, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
917
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
1,069
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 24°F
9.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Paradise Hills, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.9%
U.S. 33.3% +0.6 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
12.3%
U.S. 12.8% -0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.4%
U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts
Cities near Paradise Hills
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Los Ranchos de AlbuquerqueVillage | 3.4 mi | 4.5 |
| North ValleyCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 6.9 |
| CorralesVillage | 5.3 mi | 10.8 |
| Edith EnclaveCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1.5 |
| Rio RanchoCity | 6.4 mi | 103.4 |
| Pueblo of Sandia VillageCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.1 |
| AlbuquerqueCity | 8.6 mi | 187.3 |
| Rio Rancho EstatesCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 68.4 |
| BernalilloTown | 11 mi | 5.2 |
| Sandia HeightsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| Kirtland AFBCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.4 |
| South ValleyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 29 |
| Santa Ana PuebloCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 7.4 |
| Pajarito MesaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 21.3 |
| PlacitasCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 29.4 |
| CarnuelCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Paradise Hills, NM in?
- Paradise Hills is in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Paradise Hills, NM?
- About 4,591 people live in Paradise Hills, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Paradise Hills?
- Nearby places include Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (3.4 mi), North Valley (4.3 mi), Corrales (5.3 mi), Edith Enclave (5.8 mi), Rio Rancho (6.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023