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Sandia Ridge encompasses a welcoming community with amenities on all sides
“Albuquerque is the state’s biggest city, but it still has a small-town vibe,” says Sonya Avila, a local Realtor with eXp Realty and east Albuquerque native. This sentiment defines Sandia Ridge, where residents can get involved through the neighborhood association, which hosts regular events like Drinks in the Driveway and works to maintain the community. Well-ranked schools and several surrounding parks also serve the quiet neighborhood alongside Uptown, the hub for shopping on the city’s eastern side. Locals also value the suburb’s location along Interstate 40 immediately north and Albuquerque International Sundrop to the south.
Uptown shopping is nearby and restaurants are even closer
Within a mile of the neighborhood, locals can enjoy craft beer at Quarter Celtic Brewpub on San Mateo Boulevard Northeast and New Mexican at Los Cuates on Lomas Boulevard Northeast. I Scream Ice Cream, just west, is known for its long list of flavors and its collection of vintage toys and memorabilia. Residents can pick up groceries from Whole Foods next door. Uptown’s retail opportunities are located 2 miles northeast on the other side of Interstate 40. “Coronado Center is a popular mall and the city's biggest,” Avila says. “Whether it's regular shopping or Christmas shopping, you’re going to Coronado." ABQ Uptown and Winrock Town Center on the other side of Louisiana Boulevard Northeast offer dozens more shopping and dining options.
Sandia Ridge Neighborhood Association keeps residents in touch
Every Tuesday evening, residents convene while strolling through the neighborhood together. Sandia Ridge Neighborhood Association hosts the weekly catch-up and organizes several other events, including Drinks in the Driveway and Coffee in the Alleyway. Once a year, lawn chairs line a designated cul-de-sac for the Summer Block Party. Tables with potluck offerings and raffle prizes share space with an inflatable playhouse for the little ones, who cover the street with chalk doodles.
Pueblo Revivals and ranch-style homes offer a wide price range
One and two-story Pueblo Revival-style homes with warm-toned stucco exteriors fill Sandia Ridge. Ranch-style homes make up the remainder of the community, with many featuring open floorplans and horizontal frameworks, typical of prairie design. These early to late 20th-century properties have attached garages, pebbled lawns and a combination of old and new-growth trees sparse enough to enjoy views of the distant mountainside. Homebuyers can expect a price range from $215,000 to $500,000. However, larger homes can exceed $600,000 and reach up to $800,000.
Albuquerque High School prioritizes bilingual education
Albuquerque Public Schools serves the community and earns a B-plus on Niche. Avila mentions that many move to the area for its schools. Students attend Zia Elementary School, Jefferson Middle School and Albuquerque High School, all of which score an A-minus. However, School Choice allows enrollment to other schools across the district. Albuquerque High School's The Record is New Mexico's longest-running student newspaper, with monthly editions ranging from student activities to regional news. The home of the Bulldogs is also a bilingual institution, offering Honors and AP courses taught in complete Spanish. Less than a mile from the community, eCADEMY High School provides a virtual curriculum for those needing a more flexible learning structure.
Local parks and HB & Lucille Horn Family YMCA
Altura Park on Aspen Avenue Northeast features a playground and tennis courts with open green space for pick-up games. Residents can take their pups for a stroll along the trails of Workers Memorial Park directly east, which wind past a public art installation. HB & Lucille Horn Family YMCA, on the other side of Indian School Road Northeast, stays busy between the Horn Community Garden, youth sports and indoor programming, like its eSports league. The Downs Racetrack & Casino, 3 miles southeast, presents weekly horse races from late May through early September and has a casino open year round.
Short trips lead to Downtown Albuquerque and the city's international airport
Residents can hop on Interstate 40 directly north of the neighborhood. The throughway connects to Interstate 25, which leads to Downtown Albuquerque 5 miles southwest. Those catching flights out of the area also the interstates to reach Albuquerque International Sunport, 5 miles south. Residents can expect to hear some noise in the form of overhead planes. Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital is closer to home, 3 miles east. ABQ RIDE bus stops on San Mateo Boulevard link riders to greater Albuquerque.
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Transit
Airport
Albuquerque International Sunport
20 min drive
Bus
San Mateo & Hannett
Bus
San Mateo & Indian School
Bus
San Mateo & Haines
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Sandia Ridge
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sandia Ridge, Albuquerque sell after 60 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The average sale price for homes in Sandia Ridge, Albuquerque over the last 12 months is $499,188, up 13% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,058
Median Age
46
Population under 18
19.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.4%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$69,422
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$107,918
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.9%
College Graduates
54.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
37.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
8''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
72/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
54/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
31/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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