Why Live in Silver Hill
Silver Hill in Albuquerque is a historic neighborhood situated southeast of the city, bordered by the University of New Mexico and Central New Mexico Community College, and near Interstate 25. This area, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, features homes primarily from the 1910s and 1920s, with a historic overlay zone established in 2006 to preserve its architectural heritage. For the most part, the youngest homes here were built in the 1940s, apart from a rash of new constructions in 2025. The neighborhood showcases three main home styles: Pueblos with adobe and stucco walls, Spanish Colonials with pale stucco and clay-tile roofs and Craftsman bungalows with gabled roofs and wide columns. Renting is common here, and some of the single-family homes have been split into duplexes or triplexes. Roosevelt Park, an Albuquerque Historic Landmark, offers dog-friendly open spaces, a disc golf course full of mature trees and a playground. It’s adjacent to Milne Stadium, where the local high school hosts football and track and field events. Dining and nightlife options are abundant along Central Avenue and Yale Boulevard, catering to both upscale and casual tastes. Essential amenities like Presbyterian Hospital, UNM’s Medical Center, and grocery stores such as Smith’s and Sprout’s are conveniently located nearby. Albuquerque’s ABQ RIDE bus system has several stops along Central Avenue and University Boulevard, and the Albuquerque International Sunport airport is 2 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Silver Hill a good place to live?
Silver Hill is a good place to live. Silver Hill is considered fairly walkable and bikeable with some transit options. Silver Hill has 4 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 34. The average household income is $44,533 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 56.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Silver Hill are renters, with 90.8% of residents renting and 9.2% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Silver Hill can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Silver Hill neighborhood guide.
Is Silver Hill, NM a safe neighborhood?
Silver Hill, NM is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 6 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Silver Hill?
The median home price in Silver Hill is $464,995. If you put a 20% down payment of $93,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.36%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,320 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $99K a year to afford the median home price in Silver Hill. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Silver Hill is $45K.
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Home Trends in Silver Hill, NM
On average, homes in Silver Hill, Albuquerque sell after 57 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Silver Hill, Albuquerque over the last 12 months is $464,995, up 36% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$464,995
Median Single Family Sale Price
$487,497
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$220,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$233
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
31
Median List Price
$464,995
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
36%