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Sandia Heights, NM
Census-designated place in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
Population
3,160
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,713
ZIP codes
0
Sandia Heights and its ZIP codes
Sandia Heights at a glance
- Sandia Heights is about 98 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 60th among 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
- The median household income is $143,646, about 2.2 times the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $670,100 (about 2.7 times the New Mexico figure) and median rent is $3,050 a month.
Local data for Sandia Heights, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sandia Heights, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$143,646
Poverty rate
4.7%
Median home value
$670,100
Median rent
$3,050/mo
Homeownership
94.4%
Bachelor's or higher
72.5%
Median age
63.3
Average commute
27.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (570), Irish Americans (214), French Americans (142).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bernalillo County. PPP loans are for Sandia Heights.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, +0.7 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
Sandia Heights, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone58.4%
- Carpooled5.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home35.7%
Average one-way commute: 27.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sandia Heights, 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
89° / 26°F
14.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sandia Heights, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.4%
U.S. 33.3% -7.9 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
6.4%
U.S. 12.8% -6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.1%
U.S. 11.1% -7.0 pts
Cities near Sandia Heights
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Edith EnclaveCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1.5 |
| Sandia ParkCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.7 |
| Pueblo of Sandia VillageCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1.1 |
| Cedar CrestCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 3.1 |
| North ValleyCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 6.9 |
| CarnuelCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 5.3 |
| San AntonitoCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 2.4 |
| CorralesVillage | 8.4 mi | 10.8 |
| TijerasVillage | 8.8 mi | 1.1 |
| Los Ranchos de AlbuquerqueVillage | 9 mi | 4.5 |
| Paa-KoCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 5.8 |
| Kirtland AFBCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 5.4 |
| La MaderaCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 13.1 |
| AlbuquerqueCity | 10 mi | 187.3 |
| BernalilloTown | 10 mi | 5.2 |
| PlacitasCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 29.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sandia Heights, NM in?
- Sandia Heights is in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Sandia Heights, NM?
- About 3,160 people live in Sandia Heights, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sandia Heights?
- Nearby places include Edith Enclave (6.3 mi), Sandia Park (6.9 mi), Pueblo of Sandia Village (7.3 mi), Cedar Crest (7.6 mi), North Valley (7.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023