State rank#4 of 33
Smallest county153,604 residentsBernalillo County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 35043
Sandoval County, New Mexico
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population153,604
Household income$86,636
Unemployment3.9%
Life expectancy76.8 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Sandoval County has 153,604 residents and ranks #4 by population among New Mexico county equivalents. Median household income is $86,636. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.9%. Its clearest relative strength is median household income. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within New Mexico
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Sandoval County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Sandoval County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is median household income.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $313,800 median home value and $1,427/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $86,636, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Sandoval County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, uninsured, and life expectancy. College attainment is 33.8% and life expectancy is 76.8 years.
Potential advantages
- Median household income: $86,636, rank #2 of 32 available New Mexico counties.
- Uninsured: 7.9%, rank #4 of 33 available New Mexico counties.
- Life expectancy: 76.8 years, rank #4 of 32 available New Mexico counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median gross rent: $1,427/mo, rank #33 of 33; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median home value: $313,800, rank #30 of 33; investigate local variation before moving.
- Mental health access: 1 per 248 residents, rank #15 of 33; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within New Mexico
Rank and range use only counties in New Mexico with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$86,636
$86,636; above the state county median of $53,429.
State rank #2 of 32 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$313,800
$313,800; above the state county median of $167,200.
State rank #30 of 33 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,427/mo
$1,427/mo; above the state county median of $872/mo.
State rank #33 of 33 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3.9%
3.9%; below the state county median of 4.4%.
State rank #9 of 33 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
33.8%
33.8%; above the state county median of 20.9%.
State rank #6 of 33 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
76.8 years
76.8 years; above the state county median of 74 years.
State rank #4 of 32 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
19.4%
19.4%; below the state county median of 21.9%.
State rank #6 of 33 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
7.9%
7.9%; below the state county median of 10.6%.
State rank #4 of 33 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,514 residents
1 per 1,514 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 2,091 residents.
State rank #7 of 31 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 248 residents
1 per 248 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 268 residents.
State rank #15 of 33 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Sandoval County FAQ
Is Sandoval County a good place to live?
Sandoval County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, uninsured, and life expectancy. College attainment is 33.8% and life expectancy is 76.8 years.
What should I know before moving to Sandoval County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $313,800 median home value and $1,427/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $86,636, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Sandoval County?
Sandoval County has 153,604 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Sandoval County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 35043; the parent state FIPS is 35.
What is the median household income in Sandoval County?
The ACS median household income is $86,636.
How much does housing cost in Sandoval County?
Housing benchmarks are $313,800 median home value and $1,427/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $86,636, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Sandoval County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.9%.
Similar population
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Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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