Livability Score

72
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) A+
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tully's Italian Deli and Meats
Coffee Shop
Keva Juice
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ariana Halal Market & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Weck's
Coffee Shop
Humble Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Model Pharmacy
Coffee Shop
Boba Tea Company
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Frost: A Gelato Shop
Coffee Shop
V Roast Bistro
Coffee Shop
Tia B's La Waffleria
Coffee Shop
Empire Board Game Library
Coffee Shop
Kap's
Coffee Shop
Boba Tea Company
Coffee Shop
Little Bear Coffee
Coffee Shop
Limonata
Coffee Shop
Michael Thomas Coffee
Coffee Shop
Little Bear Coffee
Coffee Shop
Satellite Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Keshet Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Rides - Aerogelic Ballooning
Attraction
The Vortex Theatre
Theatre Arts
Sidewinders
Nightclub
African American Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Hiland Theater
Theatre Arts
Expo New Mexico
Attraction
Matrix Fine Art
Art Gallery
Remarque/New Grounds Print Workshop
Art Gallery
Tingley Coliseum
Stadium
Mariposa Gallery
Art Gallery
The Guild Cinema
Cinema
Regal Cinemas Winrock 16 IMAX & RPX
Cinema
Musical Theatre Southwest Center for Theatre
Theatre Arts
Lobo Theater
Theatre Arts
Highland HS Performing arts Center
Theatre Arts
Jonson Gallery
Art Gallery
Jonson Gallery
Art Gallery
ASUNM Southwest Film Center
Cinema
University Art Museum
Museum
Popejoy Hall
Theatre Arts
Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Spanish History Museum
Museum
Museum of Southwestern Biology
Museum
Silver Family Geology Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (0) A-
Bliss Sandwich Spot 'n More
Fast Food
Keva Juice
Fast Food
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Blake's Lotaburger
Fast Food
Schlotzsky's
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
The Paleta Bar
Sweets
Santa Fe Brewing Co. Taproom
Bar
Lucky Boy Hamburgers
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
High and Dry Brewing
Bar
Blake's Lotaburger
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
The Jerky Shop
Fast Food
Wing Man
Fast Food
Chispita
Fast Food
Sbarro
Fast Food
Hot Dog on a Stick
Fast Food
Charleys Philly Steaks
Fast Food
Shawarma Express
Fast Food
Keva Juice
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Somos Pilates
Gym
Live & Try Training
Gym
Shedden Pilates
Gym
Powerfliex Gym
Gym
Alliance Française d'Albuquerque
Community Centre
Hiland Senior Activity Center
Community Centre
High Desert Yoga
Gym
Albuquerque Boys and Girls Club
Community Centre
McKinley Community Center
Community Centre
Chuze Fitness
Gym
Maple Street Dance Space
Gym
NM Black Cat Cultural center
Community Centre
LUMEN Mind Body Float
Gym
EPC (Endorphin Power Company)
Gym
Carlisle Gym
Gym
Mesa Verde Community Center
Community Centre
Warrior Boxing Cutting Edge Youth Empowerment
Gym
Conditioned by Kelly Tekin.com
Gym
Heights Community Center
Community Centre
Cesar Chavez Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Loma Linda Community Center
Community Centre
Fitness Center West (585)
Gym
Lobo Tennis Club
Gym
Warehouse 508
Community Centre
Groceries (0) A+
Mike's Jerky
Butcher
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Saratori's Pastry Shoppe
Bakery
Planty Sweet
Bakery
Smith's
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Smith's
Grocery Store
Roll Avenue
Bakery
Roxy's
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Swiss Alps Bakery and Cafe
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
ABQ Uptown Growers Market @ Uptown
Grocery Store
Nob Hill Growers Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter (closing)
Grocery Store
La Montanita Co-op
Grocery Store
Ihatov
Bakery
Ez Mezquite Market
Grocery Store
Bombay Spice
Grocery Store
La Montanita
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Rude Boy Cookies
Bakery
Smith's
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (0) A+
Workers Memorial Park
Park
Altura Park
Park
Kimo Park
Park
Alvarado Park
Park
Campo Mañana
Park
Prado del Sol
Park
McDuffie Park
Park
Urban Forest
Park
Tom Bolack Urban Forest
Park
Bel-Air/Miramontes
Park
Bataan Park
Park
Fox Memorial Park
Park
Summit Park
Park
Beverly Park
Park
Quigley Park
Park
Balduini Park
Park
Kiva Park
Park
Jerry Cline Park
Park
Grisham Park
Park
Netherwood Park
Park
Villlella Park
Park
Hiland Soccer Park
Park
Morningside Park
Park
Zuni Park
Park
Triangle Park
Park
Shops (6) A+
Roberto's Le Salon
Hairdresser
Eli Braids and Beauty Supply
Beauty
IN AND OUT Barber Shop
Hairdresser
VIVID HAIR STUDIO
Hairdresser
Tuxedos Shoes Veils
Clothing
On The Spot Embroidery & More
Fabric
Gold Buyers of New Mexico
Fashion
Chevron
Convenience Store
Plato's Closet
Clothing
Cycle Gear
Clothing
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Hair by Leonardo
Hairdresser
D'Ambrosio's
Hairdresser
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Speedway
Convenience Store
db Woodcraft
Furniture
The Right Image Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
Pro Nails
Beauty
Hair Quest
Hairdresser
Mindful Beauty
Beauty
Best Choice Glass & Door
Houseware
Liberty Gems & Minerals
Fashion
Mor Furniture
Furniture
The Little Bike Shop
Bicycle
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Summit Park (A+)

2. Huning Castle (A+)

3. Parkland Hills (A+)

4. Altura (A+)

5. South San Pedro (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 3.2% take public transportation in Sandia Ridge.
Public Transit Stops (11)
Stops & Stations A+
Indian School @ Madison
Bus Stop
Indian School @ Jefferson
Bus Stop
San Mateo @ Haines
Bus Stop
San Mateo @ Haines
Bus Stop
San Mateo @ Indian School
Bus Stop
Indian School @ San Mateo
Bus Stop
Indian School @ Washington
Bus Stop
San Mateo @ Indian School
Bus Stop
Constitution @ Madison
Bus Stop
Constitution @ Monroe
Bus Stop
Constitution @ Quincy
Bus Stop
Indian School @ Madeira
Bus Stop
Constitution @ Manzano
Bus Stop
Constitution @ Jefferson
Bus Stop
Constitution @ Altura
Bus Stop
San Mateo @ Constitution
Bus Stop
Constitution @ Washington
Bus Stop
San Mateo @ Constitution
Bus Stop
Constitution @ San Mateo
Bus Stop
Constitution @ San Mateo
Bus Stop
Constitution @ San Mateo
Bus Stop
San Mateo @ Constitution
Bus Stop
Constitution @ San Mateo
Bus Stop
San Mateo @ Constitution
Bus Stop
Constitution @ Altura
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.2% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Silver Hill (A+)

2. Victory Hills (A+)

3. Lee Acres (A+)

4. Montgomery Park (A+)

5. Sandia Ridge (A+)

cost of living C

The cost of living in Sandia Ridge is 121/100 - which is 31% higher than New Mexico.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C-
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Monkbridge Gardens (A+)

2. South Los Altos (A+)

3. Ladera West (A+)

4. Wildflower (A+)

5. San Jose (A+)

crime F

Sandia Ridge crime rates are 8,687 per 100k, which is 131% higher than New Mexico
Property Crime
7,872 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
815 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Desert Spring Flower (A+)

2. Valley Gardens (A+)

3. Alameda N Valley (A+)

4. N Albuquerque Acres (A+)

5. Tijeras Arroyo (A)

employment B+

The median income in Sandia Ridge is $58,195 - which is 27% higher than New Mexico.
Med. Household Income
$58,195 D
Unemployment Rate
1.9% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Kachina Hills (A+)

2. Tanoan (A+)

3. Matthew Meadows (A+)

4. Embudo Canyon (A+)

5. Alban Hills (A+)

health B+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Fook C. Lee DDS
Dentist
Yi Lin Medical Center
Clinic
Healthcare
Doctor
Benzer Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Miguel Pupiales, M.D.
Doctor
Healthy Families
Doctor
Midtown Family Medicine
Doctor
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Doctor
Timothy M. Kelly, DMD, PA
Dentist
Eloy R. Gutierrez DDS
Dentist
Don P. Gutierrez, DMD
Dentist
Comfort Dental
Dentist
Duke City Urgent Care
Clinic
John T Lim D.D.S.
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
New Mexico State Police
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Uptown Park Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Shamarie Sais MD
Doctor
Albuquerque Indian Health Center
Clinic
University Hospital
Hospital
UNMH Ambulatory Care Center
Hospital
University of New Mexico Hospital
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Altura (B+)

2. Boyds-Leslie Park (B+)

3. Broadway Central (B+)

4. Campus (B+)

5. Del Norte (B+)

housing B+

Sandia Ridge home prices are $360,200 - which is 123% higher than New Mexico
Home Price
$360,200 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
28% A+
Home Affordability
6.2x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Ladera West (A+)

2. North Eastern (A+)

3. Kirtland Community (A+)

4. Antelope Run (A+)

5. Holiday Park (A+)

schools A-

The Sandia Ridge graduation rate is 90% - which is 12% higher than New Mexico
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Queen Of Heaven Catholic School
Zia Elementary
Mark Twain Elementary
Montezuma Elementary
Twenty-First Century
Bel-Air Elementary
La Resolana Leadership
Zuni Elementary
Desert Willow Family School
Media Arts Collaborative Charter
Jefferson Middle
Coral Community Charter
Coral Community Charter
Mc Kinley Middle
Monte Vista Elementary
Highland Autism Center
Inez Elementary
Childrens Psychiatry
Hodgin Elementary
Alice King Community School
La Mesa Elementary
Christ Lutheran School
Vision Quest Alt Middle
Hayes Middle
Gov Bent Elementary
High Schools (0) A+
Freedom High
Ecademy Virtual High School
New Futures School
Media Arts Collaborative Charter
Highland Autism Center
Highland High
Evangel Christian Academy
Salam Academy
Sandia High
Del Norte High
Pathways Academy
Nex Gen Academy
Digital Arts And Technology
College And Career High School
Albuquerque High
Early College Academy
Career Enrichment
Student Athlete Headquarters
Menaul School
Cesar Chavez Community School
Foothill High School
Mission Achievement And Success
Abq Charter Academy
Academy Of Trades And Tech
Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Cielito Lindo (A+)

2. Plaza Vieja (A+)

3. Conchas Park (A+)

4. Huning Highland Historic District (A+)

5. Campus (A+)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Richland Hills (A+)

2. Encanto Village (A+)

3. Pleasant View (A+)

4. Alameda N Valley (A+)

5. Altura (A+)

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  • Sandia Ridge has a Livability Score of 72/100, which is considered excellent
  • Sandia Ridge crime rates are 41% higher than the Albuquerque average
  • Cost of living in Sandia Ridge is 21% higher than the Albuquerque average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Sandia Ridge? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Workers Memorial Park
      Altura Park
      Kimo Park
      Alvarado Park
      Campo Mañana
      Prado del Sol
      McDuffie Park
      Urban Forest

      Entertainment

      Keshet Center for the Arts
      Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Rides - Aerogelic Ballooning
      The Vortex Theatre
      Sidewinders
      African American Performing Arts Center
      Hiland Theater
      Expo New Mexico
      Matrix Fine Art

      Food & Drink

      Bliss Sandwich Spot 'n More
      Keva Juice
      Einstein Bros. Bagels
      Subway
      Blake's Lotaburger
      Schlotzsky's
      Carl's Jr.
      Burger King

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Sandia Ridge? Of all people who commute, 3.2% take public transportation in Sandia Ridge.
      Drive to Work
      60%

      20% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      C Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Sandia Ridge? The cost of living in Sandia Ridge is 121/100 - which is 31% higher than New Mexico.
      Sandia Ridge
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      Albuquerque
      100

      same as average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Sandia Ridge? Sandia Ridge crime rates are 8,687, which are 131% higher than New Mexico
      Total Crime
      8,687 per 100k people

      274% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 12

      274% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      8%

      Year over year crime is up

      B+ Employment

      What is the median income in Sandia Ridge? The median income in Sandia Ridge is $58,195 which is 27% higher than New Mexico.
      Median household income
      $58,1955% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $46,60056% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      60% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Sandia Ridge a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Lovelace Rehabilitation Hospital
      UNM Carrie Tingley Hospital
      Kindred Hospital - Albuquerque
      Lovelace Women's Hopsital
      St Joseph's Hospital Complex
      Bill & Barbara Richardson Healthcare Pavillion
      University Hospital
      UNMH Ambulatory Care Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Medicine@Downtown
      Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless
      Mariposa Plastic Surgery
      Healthcare
      Healthy Families
      Midtown Family Medicine
      Epiphany Dermatology
      Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

      B+ Housing

      What are Sandia Ridge home prices? Sandia Ridge home prices are $360,200 - which is 123% higher than New Mexico
      Median home value
      $360,20095% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,25232% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      73%

      15% higher than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Sandia Ridge have good schools? The Sandia Ridge graduation rate is 90% - which is 12% higher than New Mexico
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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