Albuquerque metro, NM relocation guide
Moving to Paradise Hills, NM
About Paradise Hills
Paradise Hills is an unincorporated Bernalillo County community (population ~4,000) on the West Mesa overlooking the Rio Grande valley, a 1960s-era subdivision of modest ranch homes with big views. Elevated above the city, it offers affordable prices, panoramic Sandia views, and quick access to Coors Blvd retail. Petroglyph National Monument's Boca Negra Canyon sits just south.
Home prices in Paradise Hills
The median list in Paradise Hills is $350,000.
Top places in Paradise Hills
- Petroglyph National Monument (Boca Negra Canyon) — ancient petroglyphs minutes south.
- Paradise Hills views — panoramic Sandia Mountain sunrises.
- Paradise Hills Community Center — neighborhood hub.
- Coors Blvd retail corridor — shopping and dining minutes east.
- West Mesa open space — desert trails at the community's edge.
- Rio Grande valley overlooks.
Commuting from Paradise Hills
- Approximate drive to downtown Albuquerque: ~20–25 minutes (approximate; via Paseo del Norte / Coors Blvd to I-25).
- No Rail Runner station in the community; the Montaño and Los Ranchos/Journal Center stations are ~10–15 minutes east (approximate).
- Paseo del Norte provides a fast east-west crosstown route.
Schools in Paradise Hills
Public schools: Albuquerque Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Paradise Hills FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Paradise Hills, NM?
The median list in Paradise Hills is $350,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Paradise Hills, NM?
Approximate drive to downtown Albuquerque: ~20–25 minutes (approximate; via Paseo del Norte / Coors Blvd to I-25). - Which school district serves Paradise Hills, NM?
Paradise Hills is served by Albuquerque Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.