Population 4,157 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Vista del Norte
Household size in Vista del Norte
| Period | Vista del Norte | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.32 | 2.62 | 2.71 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.67 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.65 | 2.63 | 2.71 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.22 | 2.55 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.08 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Vista del Norte is a place of small households, averaging 2.22 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.32, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 Vista del Norte
| Period | Vista del Norte | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.1 | 37.2 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.7 | 38.3 | 38.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.4 | 39.6 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.4 | 41.1 | 40.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.3 | +3.9 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.4, Vista del Norte is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Compared with other Albuquerque neighborhoods, Vista del Norte is older than most.
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 Vista del Norte
| Period | Vista del Norte | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 13.8% | 14.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.2% | 14.5% | 14.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 12.7% | 13.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 13.1% | 14.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −0.7 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Vista del Norte: 5.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Vista del Norte has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Albuquerque neighborhoods.
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 Vista del Norte
Renters in Vista del Norte
| Period | Vista del Norte | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.9% | 31.7% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.3% | 33.4% | 31.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 33.0% | 32.3% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 9.3% | 30.9% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −10.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Vista del Norte is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 9.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among owners, 23.2% have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%.
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 Vista del Norte
| Period | Vista del Norte | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 8.8% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 9.1% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 10.1% | 15.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 1.3% | 7.0% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Vista del Norte: just 1.3% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. No other Albuquerque neighborhood has a lower vacancy rate.
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 Vista del Norte
| Period | Vista del Norte | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1982 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2003 | 1983 | 1981 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2003 | 1984 | 1982 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2004 | 1986 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | +25 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Vista del Norte is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2004, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. Of Albuquerque's 42 neighborhoods, only two have newer homes.
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 Vista del Norte
| Period | Vista del Norte | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $990 | $884 | $777 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,075 | $970 | $866 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,122 | $1,050 | $943 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,492 | $1,356 | $1,188 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$502 | +$472 | +$411 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Vista del Norte costs $1,492 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in the wider Albuquerque area ($1,356). The typical renter here spends 17.4% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 Vista del Norte
Bachelor's degrees in Vista del Norte
| Period | Vista del Norte | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.7% | 29.1% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.6% | 29.5% | 25.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.8% | 31.6% | 26.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 57.3% | 35.0% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.6 pts | +5.9 pts | +5.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Vista del Norte: 57.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Vista del Norte has a higher share of college graduates than at least four in five Albuquerque neighborhoods.
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 Vista del Norte
| Period | Vista del Norte | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.5% | 86.0% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.9% | 87.3% | 83.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.6% | 88.4% | 85.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.7% | 90.2% | 87.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +4.2 pts | +5.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Vista del Norte: 94.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
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 Vista del Norte
| Period | Vista del Norte | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.9% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.9% | 6.0% | 6.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.0% | 5.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Vista del Norte has been low: just 1.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Vista del Norte has the lowest unemployment rate of any Albuquerque neighborhood. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Vista del Norte compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vista del Norte | 2.22 | 44.4 | 5.8% | 9.3% | 1.3% | 2004 | $1,492 | 57.3% | 94.7% | 1.0% |
| Alamedan Valley | 2.45 | 44.5 | 13.8% | 25.8% | 5.4% | 1978 | $1,058 | 35.2% | 91.3% | 6.9% |
| Academy Acres North | 1.94 | 54.5 | 9.3% | 36.6% | 2.6% | 1977 | $985 | 39.3% | 92.4% | 6.9% |
| Hodgin | 2.02 | 35.5 | 16.5% | 57.8% | 10.5% | 1969 | $1,128 | 28.8% | 89.8% | 7.9% |
| Del Norte | 1.92 | 35.7 | 7.6% | 72.4% | 10.2% | 1977 | $1,215 | 42.7% | 94.6% | 1.7% |
| North Wyoming | 2.00 | 49.4 | 7.2% | 13.2% | 7.0% | 1982 | $1,513 | 44.7% | 94.0% | 8.4% |
| McKinley | 2.13 | 38.5 | 19.0% | 51.4% | 9.4% | 1970 | $1,191 | 17.5% | 86.2% | 2.6% |
| Nor Este | 2.69 | 41.1 | 6.7% | 24.7% | 3.4% | 2001 | $1,952 | 68.5% | 97.8% | 5.9% |
| Heritage East | 2.73 | 46.5 | 4.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1989 | $3,501 | 71.7% | 97.0% | 3.0% |
| Near N Valley | 2.06 | 49.4 | 14.2% | 44.9% | 6.4% | 1971 | $1,034 | 37.6% | 88.6% | 5.6% |
| Alban Hills | 2.45 | 36.6 | 10.6% | 12.8% | 2.8% | 1993 | $1,498 | 46.5% | 95.8% | 4.2% |
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 Vista del Norte. 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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