What are the schools like in Sunlit Hills, NM?

School district data for Sunlit Hills is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Sunlit Hills?

The median household income in Sunlit Hills, NM is $82,639 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Sunlit Hills, NM?

Sunlit Hills has an average high temperature of 42.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.1 inches.

Sunlit Hills, NM Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Sunlit Hills, NM affordable or expensive?

Sunlit Hills's cost of living index is 105, where 100 represents the national average. This means Sunlit Hills is 5% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $775,700 and the median rent is $1,600 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Sunlit Hills, NM?

Sunlit Hills has a violent crime rate of 607.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3434.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sunlit Hills, NM a Good Place to Live?

Sunlit Hills is a small town of 785 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $82,639 . Its cost of living index is 105 (US average = 100), which is 5% above the national average.

Strengths: Sunlit Hills stands out for a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Sunlit Hills is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Sunlit Hills city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 105.1

Sunlit Hills's overall cost of living index is 105.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Sunlit Hills costs roughly 5% more than the average American city.

Metric	Sunlit Hills, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	$775,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,600	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$82,639	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Sunlit Hills's violent crime rate is 607.2 per 100,000 residents — 60% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

607.2 /100k

Property Crime

3434.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Sunlit Hills, NM	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	61.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sunlit Hills sees average highs of 42.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 14.7 inches of annual precipitation and 28.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sunlit Hills, NM
Average High — January	42.6°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	14.7"
Annual Snowfall	28.1"

Demographics

Metric	Sunlit Hills, NM	National Avg
Population	785	—
Median Age	58.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.9%	22.2%
65 and over	40.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Sunlit Hills vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sunlit Hills, NM affordable or expensive?

Sunlit Hills's cost of living index is 105, where 100 is the national average. That puts Sunlit Hills roughly 5% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $775,700 and median rent is $1,600/month.

What is the crime rate in Sunlit Hills, NM?

Sunlit Hills's violent crime rate is 607.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3434.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sunlit Hills?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Sunlit Hills, NM a good place to live?

Sunlit Hills, NM has a population of 785, a median household income of $82,639, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Sunlit Hills?

Sunlit Hills averages 42.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.7 inches with about 28.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Sunlit Hills?

The population of Sunlit Hills, New Mexico is 785 with a median age of 58.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sunlit Hills?

Key numbers for living in Sunlit Hills: cost of living index 105 (100 = US average), median home $775,700, median household income $82,639, crime index 161 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sunlit Hills side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.