Population 33,201 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Westgate Hts
Household size in Westgate Hts
| Period | Westgate Hts | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.29 | 2.62 | 2.71 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.45 | 2.67 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.33 | 2.63 | 2.71 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.12 | 2.55 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | −0.08 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Westgate Hts is a place of big households: 3.12 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.29, a much bigger shift than nationally. Few Albuquerque neighborhoods have larger households: only two of 42.
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 Westgate Hts
| Period | Westgate Hts | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.3 | 37.2 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 27.6 | 38.3 | 38.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.0 | 39.6 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.9 | 41.1 | 40.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.6 | +3.9 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 32.9, Westgate Hts is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 27.3, mirroring the country. Westgate Hts is younger than at least four in five Albuquerque neighborhoods.
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 Westgate Hts
| Period | Westgate Hts | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.6% | 13.8% | 14.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.8% | 14.5% | 14.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 24.9% | 12.7% | 13.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 25.0% | 13.1% | 14.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −0.7 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about a quarter of households in Westgate Hts (25.0%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other Albuquerque neighborhood has a higher 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 Westgate Hts
Renters in Westgate Hts
| Period | Westgate Hts | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 31.7% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.2% | 33.4% | 31.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.7% | 33.0% | 32.3% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.2% | 30.9% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.2% of households in Westgate Hts rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly three in ten owners (27.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.9 points, as it has nationally.
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 Westgate Hts
| Period | Westgate Hts | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 8.8% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 9.1% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 10.1% | 15.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 7.0% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Westgate Hts: just 4.2% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.3 points, as it has nationally.
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 Westgate Hts
| Period | Westgate Hts | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1996 | 1982 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1997 | 1983 | 1981 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1996 | 1984 | 1982 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1997 | 1986 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Westgate Hts is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1997, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the west has the oldest housing.
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 Westgate Hts
| Period | Westgate Hts | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,030 | $884 | $777 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $990 | $970 | $866 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,119 | $1,050 | $943 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,487 | $1,356 | $1,188 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$457 | +$472 | +$411 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Westgate Hts costs $1,487 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in the wider Albuquerque area ($1,356). Rents are up $457 a month from 2006–10, a 44% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Westgate Hts
Bachelor's degrees in Westgate Hts
| Period | Westgate Hts | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 29.1% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 29.5% | 25.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 31.6% | 26.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 35.0% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +5.9 pts | +5.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Westgate Hts: 12.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 2.2 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only one other Albuquerque neighborhood has a lower 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 Westgate Hts
| Period | Westgate Hts | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.2% | 86.0% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.6% | 87.3% | 83.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.4% | 88.4% | 85.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 79.2% | 90.2% | 87.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +4.2 pts | +5.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in Westgate Hts never finished high school, well above the national share: only 79.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.9 points, in line with the national trend. Westgate Hts has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Albuquerque neighborhoods.
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 Westgate Hts
| Period | Westgate Hts | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 6.0% | 6.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 5.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.9%, unemployment in Westgate Hts is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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).
Westgate Hts 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate Hts | 3.12 | 32.9 | 25.0% | 19.2% | 4.2% | 1997 | $1,487 | 12.0% | 79.2% | 4.9% |
| Westgate Vecinos | 2.89 | 36.4 | 12.7% | 13.4% | 2.4% | 2000 | $1,146 | 10.0% | 79.2% | 5.7% |
| Avalon | 2.78 | 27.5 | 21.2% | 26.1% | 3.0% | 1994 | $1,104 | 16.1% | 76.2% | 5.8% |
| Alamosa | 3.13 | 32.7 | 27.9% | 30.6% | 5.2% | 1970 | $1,149 | 13.9% | 76.3% | 5.0% |
| Parkway | 3.03 | 36.8 | 18.5% | 12.2% | 3.9% | 2003 | $2,093 | 32.8% | 94.4% | 3.4% |
| Los Volcanes | 2.37 | 37.6 | 22.7% | 75.8% | 2.7% | 1996 | $1,075 | 16.8% | 87.8% | 2.6% |
| South Atrisco | 3.27 | 38.2 | 21.0% | 34.1% | 3.2% | 1965 | $1,126 | 9.1% | 72.0% | 5.7% |
| West Mesa | 2.96 | 35.6 | 20.0% | 35.0% | 6.2% | 1972 | $1,149 | 17.3% | 81.5% | 9.7% |
| Tierra Oeste | 3.31 | 34.1 | 10.8% | 13.3% | 5.6% | 2008 | $1,253 | 45.1% | 94.3% | 2.8% |
| Laurelwood | 2.34 | 34.3 | 20.7% | 30.9% | 10.5% | 1991 | $1,443 | 36.2% | 89.0% | 1.8% |
| SR Marmon | 2.57 | 34.1 | 22.5% | 20.7% | 4.5% | 1999 | $1,615 | 26.5% | 97.3% | 4.4% |
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 Westgate Hts. 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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