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Clayton Heights-Lomas del Cielo is a college-town experience
Living in Clayton Heights-Lomas del Cielo is an immersion into what the University of New Mexico and Central New Mexico Community College communities have to offer. This pocket of Albuquerque encompasses much of the CNM main campus and multiple UNM facilities, including home venues for the school’s basketball and football teams. The neighborhood is also close to the amenities along Central Avenue, a prominent city thoroughfare. “It’s an affordable little area. It’s kind of tucked away, so people don’t realize how convenient it is,” says local Realtor and New Mexico native Barbara Maddox of Albuquerque-based Maddox & Co. Realtors.
Clayton Heights-Lomas del Cielo is a beautiful neighborhood with a college-town experience.
The Isotopes are the Triple-A minor league affiliate of the Colorado Rockies and play at Isotopes Park in Clayton Heights-Lomas del Cielo.
Boys State Basketball Championship is an amazing event to watch in Clayton Heights-Lomas del Cielo.
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Diners have options galore on Central Avenue
Residents are within 3 miles of Central Avenue, a roadway that’s part of Route 66 and is known for its wide variety of places to eat. Frontier is one of the landmarks close to Clayton Heights-Lomas del Cielo. Opened in 1971, Frontier's Southwestern fare and huge cinnamon rolls have garnered a following. “They’re to die for,” Maddox says of the cinnamon rolls. “They are definitely consistent, too. I think that’s the thing about Frontier, the food is so consistent." Greek restaurant Gyros and Italian restaurant Saggios are popular, too, and both are around the corner from Frontier. The stretch of Central Avenue that runs through the Nob Hill neighborhood, 3 miles away, is lined with clothing stores, bookstores and more.
Juicy J’s in the neighborhood is a former food truck serving smoothies, açaí bowls and sandwiches. Gibson Boulevard, a thoroughfare on the south side, offers an assortment of chains from Denny’s to Chick-fil-A. There’s also a Smith’s grocery nearby on Yale Boulevard.
Frontier is one of the landmarks close to Clayton Heights-Lomas del Cielo.
Gyros is serving up delicious Medditeranean food in Clayton Heights-Lomas del Cielo neighborhood.
For shopping there’s also a Smith’s grocery nearby on Yale Boulevard for Clayton Heights-Lomas del Cielo residents.
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Leafy Roosevelt Park is a popular place for disc golf and walks
Clayton Heights-Lomas del Cielo is a short drive from Roosevelt Park. Tall trees shade the 14-acre space, which features a disc golf course and a playground. “My grandson and his fiancée actually live across the street from Roosevelt Park,” Maddox says. “And they play Frisbee quite a bit. Also, it’s a great park to walk around — especially in the early morning," he says. "[People often] walk their dogs around the park.”
Roosevelt Park is the perfect place for an afternoon picnic with your family.
The tall trees of Roosevelt Park shade the 14-acre space, which features a disc golf course and a playground.
Come for a game of dic golf with your friends to Roosevelt Park and play ina beautiful environment.
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The neighborhood attracts students and longtime residents
Most houses in Clayton Heights-Lomas del Cielo were built in the mid-20th century, particularly from the 1940s to the 1960s. Many are bungalows and Pueblo-style options, and floor plans average almost 1,500 square feet. Though close to UNM and CNM, these homes don’t function as just student housing. “It’s a mix. And there’s a lot of people that have lived there for a long time,” Maddox says. “There’s multifamily properties and then there’s just [single-family homes] where the people have lived for some time. It’s affordable, so there’s a lot of people that have recently moved in and are doing some redevelopment of those properties.” Most of the neighborhood homes sell for $200,000 to $400,000.
Clayton Heights-Lomas del Cielo homes' floor plans average almost 1,500 square feet.
Multifamily properties are very affordable in the Clayton Heights-Lomas del Cielo neighborhood.
Clayton Heights-Lomas del Cielo is an affordable little neighborhood encompassing much of the CNM main campus and multiple UNM facilities,
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Lowell Elementary and Albuquerque High have STEM-based activities
The city’s Albuquerque Public Schools system carries a B-plus grade on Niche. Students attend the C-minus-rated Lowell Elementary, where afterschool programs include a STEM club. Lowell is also within walking distance for some in Clayton Heights-Lomas del Cielo. The C-rated Wilson Middle has a performing arts program with band and orchestra classes. Albuquerque High maintains an A-minus grade, and its extracurricular activities include a STEAM club. The A-rated Albuquerque Institute for Math & Science is a charter school in the neighborhood for grades 6 through 12 and is No. 2 on Niche’s list of the state's best charter schools.
CNM has the highest undergraduate enrollment of any New Mexico school, with more than 19,000 students. The college’s Liberal Arts and Business, Hospitality and Technology programs are popular. UMN has the state’s highest total enrollment, with over 23,000 on its 800-acre Albuquerque campus. The nursing, pharmacy, fine arts and engineering programs at UNM are well-regarded. The campus also includes the 618-bed University of New Mexico Hospital.
Lowell Elementary School street sign and front entrance.
Albuquerque’s Wilson Middle School teaches around 395 students attending 6th - 8th grades.
Albuquerque High School bridges education and community in the Downtown Area of Albuquerque.
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ABQ RIDE provides transportation for free
Locals can get around campus and beyond using the city’s free ABQ RIDE bus system. The buses make several stops along University Boulevard and Yale Boulevard. Some sections of University Boulevard have bike lanes, too. Gibson Boulevard and Avenida Cesar Chavez have lanes to merge onto Interstate 25. Sante Fe, the state capital, is about 65 miles north on I-25. The Albuquerque International Sunport is 2 miles away.
Clayton Heights-Lomas del Cielo residents take the local RapidRide buses to get around the city.
Clayton Heights-Lomas del Cielo roads are linked to Interstate 25, which is the quickest way for locals to get to Santa Fe.
The Albuquerque International Sunport, which is served by several commercial airlines, is only 7 minutes from Clayton Heights-Lomas del Cielo.
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Locals can enjoy music at the park or on Central Avenue
Roosevelt Park hosts events from time to time. Local group ABQ Flowmies throws occasional Party in the Park gatherings there on Saturdays, featuring music and art. Route 66 Summerfest is another music-based activity that draws thousands to Central Avenue in July. Summerfest includes multiple stages, food trucks and other vendors.
Going to an Albuquerque Isotopes baseball game is another favorite way to spend time outside from March to September. The Isotopes are the Triple-A minor league affiliate of the Colorado Rockies and play at Isotopes Park in Clayton Heights-Lomas del Cielo. “Baseball has always been big in Albuquerque,” says Maddox, an Isotopes season-ticket holder. “We’re a big baseball and basketball city.” Isotopes Park is across an intersection from The Pit, the home court for UNM’s men’s and women’s basketball teams, and is across the street from University Stadium, where the school’s football team plays.
The NMAA Girls State Basketball Championship is held each year at The Pit.
On top of having sports stadiums, access to UNM and great food UNM South also has stellar views.
A sense of community pride can be felt in Clayton Heights-Lomas del Cielo.
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Parks in this Area
Roosevelt Park
Transit
Airport
Albuquerque International Sunport
19 min drive
Bus
University & Basehart
Bus
Gibson & Yale
Bus
University & Gibson
Bus
Avenida Cesar Chavez
Bus
University & Unm Pit & Lobo Stadium
Bus
Coal & Hazeldine
Bus
University & Shields-Research Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Clayton Heights-Lomas del Cielo
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Clayton Heights-Lomas del Cielo Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Clayton Heights-Lomas del Cielo, Albuquerque sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Clayton Heights-Lomas del Cielo, Albuquerque over the last 12 months is $260,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Lovely home in the UNM area with easy access to I-25, situated at the end of the cul de sac. This home features a large kitchen with a new refrigerator & dishwasher, sink & faucet. Upstairs you'll find brand new carpet and 3 nice size bedrooms with vaulted ceilings. Spacious bathroom features a tiled shower. Brand new roof with warranty just installed, along with a new water heater as well.
Just a short walk to UNM Athletics, the Pit, Isotopes Park, and great local restaurants, this spacious home puts you right in the heart of it all! Step into a bright living room with a unique glass block feature wall and enjoy the open feel throughout. The kitchen offers gas cooking and a central island--perfect for meal prep and gatherings. With large bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a roomy laundry
Prime real estate opportunity at 800 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Albuquerque, NM 87102, with exceptional visibility and access. Located at the SW corner of I-25 and Avenida Cesar Chavez, this 0.17-acre property features 170 feet of high-traffic frontage on Avenida Cesar Chavez right before entering Interstate I-25, which sees over 52,000 vehicles daily. Just under half a mile from all major stadiums,
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,693
Median Age
29
Population under 18
23.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
7.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$43,209
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$55,210
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.2%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
33.2%
Advanced Degrees
16.2%
% Population in Labor Force
70.7%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
8''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
51/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
48/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
29/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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