Open
Local agent spot
This featured-agent spot is open for a licensed local real estate professional in New Mexico.
Advertise here →Sunlit Hills, NM · Houses & Market Data
Sunlit Hills, New Mexico houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Sunlit Hills, NM (Santa Fe County) — Census median home value $869,400, county listing prices up about 6.0% over the past year. Market data for Sunlit Hills houses and the broader area.
FEATURED LISTING: WATERFRONT LAKE HOME FOR SALE
Clearlake Oaks Canal-Front Oasis
$425,000 • 3 Beds • 2 Baths • 1,204 Sq Ft
554 Keys, Clearlake Oaks, CA 95423
Luxury Living Lake Lifestyle – Deep Water Access to Clear Lake: PAID-OFF SOLAR • 10-Ft Concrete Seawall • Double Boat Lifts & Private Dock • Hot Tub • Mini-Split HVAC • Close to SF Bay / Wine Country • Cleanest Air in America (Lake County CA) • Spacious Patio and Deck • Open Floor Plan • RV/Boat Parking • Want the Boats? • Make Offer ASAP This Lake Home For Sale in California won't last!
*Listed by Scott Brown, eXp Realty of California, Inc. DRE #01956840. Inquiries delivered directly to listing agent. Search.USAHouses.com*
Contact Agent Direct:
Scott Brown - eXp Realty
Scott@USAHouses.com
Call/Text (707) 474-8855
Click Anywhere on Ad for More Info / Listing Page
Sunlit Hills, NM is in Santa Fe County, New Mexico — this guide covers houses in Sunlit Hills and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 888, with a median household income of $146,750. Census data puts Sunlit Hills houses at a median value of $869,400 (all owner-occupied homes); Santa Fe County's current median listing price runs $844,725, up about 6.0% over the past year.
Info from government sites and builders may have provided source info.
Market overview
Sunlit Hills housing market
Sunlit Hills is in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Sunlit Hills and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$869,400
Population (Census ACS)
888
Median household income
$146,750
County price trend (2025)
0.79% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Sunlit Hills market snapshot
Population
888
County
Santa Fe County
Median Household Income
$146,750
Median Home Value (city)
$869,400
Median Listing Price (Santa Fe County)
$844,725
Median Gross Rent
$1,455/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+6.0%
Market data compiled from public sources; deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify independently. See About
Local resources
Get help buying or selling in Sunlit Hills
What can I afford?
Estimate a comfortable price range in under a minute, then connect with a lender for real numbers.
Rough estimate only (28% of income toward housing, ~6.5% illustrative rate, 30-year term) — not a loan offer or pre-qualification. Connect with a lender for real numbers →
Open
Advertise to local buyers
Lenders, inspectors, movers, and other local pros — this spot is open.
Advertise here →Why Sunlit Hills
What makes Sunlit Hills different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Sunlit Hills's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $869,400. Separately, Santa Fe County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $844,725. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Santa Fe County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.79% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Sunlit Hills has an estimated population of 888 and a median household income of $146,750, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Sunlit Hills's Census-reported median home value works out to about 5.9x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 12% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
Nearby
Places around Sunlit Hills
County guide: Santa Fe County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Sunlit Hills.
USAHouses.com also helps visitors looking in nearby Santa Fe County and other New Mexico communities. Some locations may not yet have dedicated pages, but many licensed professionals in this region assist surrounding communities.
Nearby communities include Seton Village, Arroyo Hondo, Santa Fe Foothills, Conejo, Cañada de los Alamos, Eldorado at Santa Fe, Santa Fe, Cañoncito, Agua Fria, Valencia, Valle Vista, Lamy, Hyde Park, Tres Arroyos, Glorieta, Tano Road.
Seton Village market data
Nearby city · ~0.8 mi
Arroyo Hondo market data
Nearby city · ~1.7 mi
Santa Fe Foothills market data
Nearby city · ~2.6 mi
Conejo market data
Nearby city · ~2.6 mi
Cañada de los Alamos market data
Nearby city · ~3.5 mi
Eldorado at Santa Fe market data
Nearby city · ~4.8 mi
Santa Fe market data
Nearby city · ~5.7 mi
Cañoncito market data
Nearby city · ~6.2 mi
Agua Fria market data
Nearby city · ~7.0 mi
Valencia market data
Nearby city · ~7.4 mi
Valle Vista market data
Nearby city · ~7.8 mi
Lamy market data
Nearby city · ~7.9 mi
Hyde Park market data
Nearby city · ~8.2 mi
Tres Arroyos market data
Nearby city · ~8.8 mi
Glorieta market data
Nearby city · ~8.9 mi
Tano Road market data
Nearby city · ~10.4 mi
More New Mexico cities with market guides: Rio Rancho, Roswell, Farmington, Hobbs, Clovis, South Valley, Carlsbad, Alamogordo.
Rio Rancho market data
Same-state city guide
Roswell market data
Same-state city guide
Farmington market data
Same-state city guide
Hobbs market data
Same-state city guide
Clovis market data
Same-state city guide
South Valley market data
Same-state city guide
Carlsbad market data
Same-state city guide
Alamogordo market data
Same-state city guide
Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Pecos (~13.7 mi), East Pecos (~15.3 mi), Rowe (~15.7 mi), North San Ysidro (~21.6 mi), White Rock (~21.8 mi), Peña Blanca (~23.2 mi), Cochiti Lake (~23.9 mi), Cochiti (~24.1 mi), La Mesilla (~25.2 mi), Santo Domingo Pueblo (~25.6 mi), Soham (~26.8 mi), Rio Chiquito (~27.6 mi), Santa Clara Pueblo (~27.8 mi), Chimayo (~27.9 mi), San Jose (~28.6 mi), Cordova (~29.0 mi).
New construction: New homes near Sunlit Hills (Albuquerque) · New Mexico new construction.
Census & home facts
Sunlit Hills data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
888
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$869,400
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$146,750
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,455
County FHFA annual change (2025)
0.79%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$844,725
Census place type
CDP
County
Santa Fe County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
3.75 sq mi
Census GEOID
3575650
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
NewUSAHouses.com communities
Closest verified new-home communities near Sunlit Hills
Availability and pricing are controlled by the builder and may change; confirm with the builder.
Sagrado ↗
D.R. Horton · Santa Fe, New Mexico · ~4.9 mi · from $505,990
Villas de Las Soleras ↗
Pulte · Santa Fe, New Mexico · ~5.9 mi · from $479,990
Esencia ↗
D.R. Horton · Santa Fe, New Mexico · ~6.0 mi · from $509,990
Esencia Estates ↗
Pulte · Santa Fe, New Mexico · ~6.0 mi
Esencia Towns ↗
Pulte · Santa Fe, New Mexico · ~6.2 mi
Local life
Life in Sunlit Hills
Schools
SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS — 30 schools, 11,769 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Santa Fe addresses may be served by SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
Reach Sunlit Hills buyers
Builders: feature your communities in front of Sunlit Hills buyers — learn about advertising ↗
Want to own this market? Ask about our Sunlit Hills domains — see available domains ↗
Common questions
Sunlit Hills FAQ
What are houses worth in Sunlit Hills, NM?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Sunlit Hills at $869,400. Santa Fe County's current median listing price runs $844,725, up about 6.0% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Sunlit Hills, NM?
For owner-occupied houses in Sunlit Hills, Census ACS data shows a median value of $869,400. Active listing prices in Santa Fe County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Sunlit Hills, NM?
Sunlit Hills houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Santa Fe County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Sunlit Hills, NM?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Sunlit Hills's population at approximately 888.
What's the median rent in Sunlit Hills, NM?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Sunlit Hills at approximately $1,455 per month.
What is the median household income in Sunlit Hills, NM?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Sunlit Hills at approximately $146,750.
Is the Sunlit Hills housing market growing?
Santa Fe County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.79% annual change in 2025.
Is Sunlit Hills, NM affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Sunlit Hills's median home value at about 5.9 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 12% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Sunlit Hills, NM?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS for many Sunlit Hills addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
Search Sunlit Hills
Look up homes in Sunlit Hills
Search USAHouses.com places, or open verified new construction on NewUSAHouses.com.
New construction in New Mexico ↗Get connected
Find your Sunlit Hills new home
Prices, availability, and incentives change weekly and don't always make it onto this page. Tell us your area, budget, and timeline and we'll point you to communities that fit — including options we track but haven't published here yet.
Get connected in Sunlit HillsExplore more
Where to go next
Get the Sunlit Hills market guide
Tell us what you're looking for — buy, sell, both, invest, rent, or you're an agent, builder, vendor, or advertiser. Include where you want to buy or sell and your address if relevant, and we'll route you to the right resource.
Buyer · Seller · Both · Investor · Renter · Agent/Broker · New Home Builder · Vendor/Service Pro · Advertiser · Other
