Population 5,772 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sandia Park
Household size in Sandia Park
| Period | Sandia Park | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.71 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.67 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.63 | 2.71 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.34 | 2.55 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.25 | −0.08 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Sandia Park are small: just 2.34 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.59, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Sandia Park
| Period | Sandia Park | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.8 | 37.2 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 52.4 | 38.3 | 38.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.9 | 39.6 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 53.1 | 41.1 | 40.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.3 | +3.9 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
Sandia Park skews older: half of its residents are older than 53.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 45.8, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only three of the 52 New Mexico cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Sandia Park
| Period | Sandia Park | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 13.8% | 14.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.4% | 14.5% | 14.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 12.7% | 13.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 13.1% | 14.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −0.7 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Sandia Park: 3.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other New Mexico city with 5,000+ people has a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Sandia Park
Renters in Sandia Park
| Period | Sandia Park | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 31.7% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 33.4% | 31.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 33.0% | 32.3% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 30.9% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Sandia Park is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 6.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over a third of owners (34.4%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 3.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Sandia Park
| Period | Sandia Park | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 8.8% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 9.1% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 10.1% | 15.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 7.0% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Sandia Park as nationally: 10.1%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Albuquerque area as a whole (7.0%).
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Sandia Park
| Period | Sandia Park | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1982 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1983 | 1981 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1984 | 1982 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1986 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Sandia Park has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1994, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the southwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Sandia Park
| Period | Sandia Park | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $946 | $884 | $777 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,218 | $970 | $866 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,403 | $1,050 | $943 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,228 | $1,356 | $1,188 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$282 | +$472 | +$411 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Sandia Park costs $1,228 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $282 a month since 2006–10, up 30%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.0% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Sandia Park
Bachelor's degrees in Sandia Park
| Period | Sandia Park | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.5% | 29.1% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 51.6% | 29.5% | 25.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.1% | 31.6% | 26.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 52.4% | 35.0% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.9 pts | +5.9 pts | +5.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Sandia Park is highly educated: just over half of adults 25 and older (52.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 8.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 52 New Mexico cities with 5,000+ people, only four have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Sandia Park
| Period | Sandia Park | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.0% | 86.0% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.5% | 87.3% | 83.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.2% | 88.4% | 85.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.4% | 90.2% | 87.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +4.2 pts | +5.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Sandia Park: 98.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.3 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Only one other New Mexico city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Sandia Park
| Period | Sandia Park | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.4% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 6.0% | 6.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 5.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Sandia Park has been strong: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Sandia Park has lower unemployment than the great majority of New Mexico cities. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Sandia Park compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandia Park | 2.34 | 53.1 | 3.7% | 6.5% | 10.1% | 1994 | $1,228 | 52.4% | 98.4% | 3.2% |
| Cedar Crest | 2.28 | 48.1 | 5.3% | 7.9% | 8.4% | 1987 | $950 | 56.7% | 98.2% | 3.2% |
| Zamora | 2.58 | 44.3 | 8.6% | 5.2% | 9.6% | 1988 | $1,113 | 39.7% | 98.1% | 0.6% |
| Cedar Grove | 2.02 | 61.5 | 4.6% | 5.6% | 6.3% | 1992 | $1,470 | 37.2% | 97.3% | 1.5% |
| Edgewood | 2.58 | 45.7 | 7.7% | 8.4% | 8.5% | 1995 | $1,213 | 32.7% | 94.0% | 5.4% |
| Tijeras | 2.47 | 50.1 | 7.0% | 6.2% | 9.5% | 1992 | $1,487 | 41.8% | 97.0% | 5.2% |
| Kirtland Afb | 2.36 | 21.1 | 10.5% | 100.0% | 42.4% | 1997 | $1,766 | 71.4% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| North Valley | 2.35 | 45.9 | 15.8% | 28.6% | 5.1% | 1979 | $1,014 | 33.8% | 89.0% | 7.7% |
| Albuquerque area | 2.55 | 41.1 | 13.1% | 30.9% | 7.0% | 1986 | $1,356 | 35.0% | 90.2% | 5.4% |
| Corrales | 2.42 | 53.7 | 4.3% | 12.6% | 9.5% | 1987 | $1,221 | 50.1% | 95.9% | 6.4% |
| Stanley | 2.27 | 60.3 | 4.8% | 3.3% | 4.6% | 1991 | $1,348 | 32.5% | 95.8% | 2.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Sandia Park. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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