Why Live in Thunder Mountain
Thunder Mountain in Edgewood features custom-built homes from the 1980s and ‘90s, primarily in the Northern New Mexico style with bright stucco exteriors and pitched metal roofs, as well as Santa Fe-style homes with flat roofs and earth-toned stucco. These homes, ranging from two to four bedrooms, are set on expansive 2-to-5-acre lots, often used for gardens, guesthouses, and horse stables. The neighborhood is surrounded by natural beauty, including the 30-acre Edgewood Equestrian Center with nature trails and the Wildlife West Nature Park, an educational animal sanctuary. Venus Park, located just east, is undergoing expansion to include new sports facilities and a dog park. For outdoor enthusiasts, the Cibola National Forest, 12 miles west, offers extensive hiking trails and winter skiing at Sandia Peak Ski Resort. Central Edgewood, 4 miles east, provides essential amenities like a Walmart Supercenter, Smith’s grocery store, and local dining options such as the Pizza Barn and China Chef. The Cedar Crest Farmers Market and the Ten 3 restaurant atop the Sandia Mountains offer unique local experiences. Thunder Mountain is conveniently located less than a mile from Interstate 40 and Route 66, providing easy access to Albuquerque, 28 miles west, and Santa Fe, 40 miles north via the Turquoise Highway. The area is safer than the national average, and local schools, including Route 66 Elementary and Edgewood Middle, receive good ratings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Thunder Mountain a good place to live?
Thunder Mountain is a good place to live. Thunder Mountain is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Thunder Mountain is a neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. It has a median age of 50. The average household income is $101,090 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 39.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Thunder Mountain are home owners, with 7.2% of residents renting and 92.8% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Thunder Mountain can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Thunder Mountain neighborhood guide.
Is Thunder Mountain, NM a safe neighborhood?
Thunder Mountain, NM is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Thunder Mountain?
The median home price in Thunder Mountain is $289,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $58,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,500 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $64K a year to afford the median home price in Thunder Mountain. The average household income in Thunder Mountain is $101K.
What are the best public schools in Thunder Mountain?
The best public schools that serve Thunder Mountain are:
What are the best private schools in Thunder Mountain?
The best private schools that serve Thunder Mountain are:
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Are home prices dropping in Thunder Mountain?
Yes, home prices in Thunder Mountain are down 27% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Thunder Mountain, NM
On average, homes in Thunder Mountain, Edgewood sell after 168 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Thunder Mountain, Edgewood over the last 12 months is $227,900, down 38% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$227,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$269,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$715
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
31
Median List Price
$289,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-38%