Why Live in Singing Arrow
Singing Arrow is about 11 miles east of downtown Albuquerque and offers convenient commutes and scenic mountain views. The neighborhood provides easy access to Interstate 40, making major employers like Sandia National Labs and Kirtland Air Force Base just minutes away. Established as a colonial outpost, Singing Arrow is now a thriving residential community with a variety of home styles, from ranch-style homes to colonial-inspired bi-levels and Mediterraneans. The area’s well-maintained yards usually have desert shrubs and rocks, with the occasional grass and shade trees. There are also a few townhomes in the community. Local schools belonging to Albuquerque’s district, including Manzano Mesa Elementary and Manzano High School, are highly rated, offering a range of extracurricular activities and competitive athletics. Singing Arrow Park and the Singing Arrow Community Center provide recreational and educational programs, including a playground, picnic area, fitness rooms and a computer lab. The center, which opened in 2022, hosts the annual Multicultural Arts Festival, which features pottery, photography and jewelry making. Shopping and dining options are plentiful along Central Avenue, with grocery stores like Smith’s and Sprouts, and eateries such as Sushi Xuan Asian Grill and Canteen Taproom. For more extensive dining and shopping, Interstate 40 offers access to the wider city.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Singing Arrow a good place to live?
Singing Arrow is a good place to live. Singing Arrow is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with some transit options. Singing Arrow has 2 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 37. The average household income is $49,076 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 17.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Singing Arrow are renters, with 69.8% of residents renting and 30.2% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Singing Arrow can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Singing Arrow neighborhood guide.
Is Singing Arrow, NM a safe neighborhood?
Singing Arrow, 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 Singing Arrow?
The median home price in Singing Arrow is $310,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $62,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.16%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,510 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $65K a year to afford the median home price in Singing Arrow. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Singing Arrow is $49K.
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Home Trends in Singing Arrow, NM
On average, homes in Singing Arrow, Albuquerque sell after 61 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Singing Arrow, Albuquerque over the last 12 months is $295,000, up 26% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$295,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$295,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$185
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Median List Price
$310,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
26%