Median Age
50 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
29%
Tijeras
Tijeras, NM Area Guide
The southern gateway to the Turquoise Trail.
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Nature
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Outdoors
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Mountains
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Tourism
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Scenic
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Tucked into the Sandia Mountains 15 minutes east of Albuquerque, Tijeras sits where Route 66 once carried travelers through a time-carved canyon. The village marks the southern gateway to the Turquoise Trail, a scenic byway winding toward Santa Fe.
Daily life revolves around the outdoors—hiking, mountain biking, and trail exploration start at your doorstep. When city life calls, Albuquerque's dining, shopping, and entertainment are a quick drive west on I-40. The Tijeras Pueblo Archaeological Site preserves remains of an Ancestral Puebloan settlement (1313-1425 CE), offering glimpses into the region's layered past.
The rental landscape leans toward single-family homes, casitas, and smaller private rentals reflecting the village's quiet character. Apartment communities are limited, making this ideal for those seeking seclusion near a major metro. Canyon scenery and mountain air complete the daily backdrop.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$123,437
Average: $133,006
Education
81
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
98
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Tijeras has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
10%
Non-Renters
90%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
39%
Other Education
61%
Getting Around
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Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
410 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
381 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Wildlife West Nature Park
- Albert G. Simms Park
- Sandia Peak Tramway
Military Bases
Airports
- Albuquerque International Sunport
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.