Sandoval County

NM · Pop. 63,540 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Sandoval County is a suburban county in NM with a population of approximately 63,540.

$/Acre: $1,047

Property Tax: 0.8%

Growing Season: 195 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 45.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.8%

Local Sales Tax0.65%

Combined Sales Tax5.53%

Cost of Living Index95.8

Median Household Income$57,538

Poverty Rate17.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,047

Median Home Price$168K

Acres for Sale3074

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season195 days

Annual Rainfall12.3 inches

Avg Summer High94°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,301 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado2/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)357 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.6

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K890

Property Crime /100K1188

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City34 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby8%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.7%

Ag EconomyModerate