Sandia Heights is a census-designated place (CDP) in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 10,293 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area. Geography Sandia Heights is located in northern Bernalillo County at the western base of the Sandia Mountains. It is bordered to the south by the city of Albuquerque. The base station for the Sandia Peak Tramway is located just outside the northern edge of the CDP. According to the United States Census Bureau, Sandia Heights has a total area of , all land. Climate Sandia Heights is categorized as being within the 7b USDA hardiness zone, meaning temperatures can get as low as 5 to 10 °F. Demographics Education It is zoned to Albuquerque Public Schools. References Census-designated places in Bernalillo County, New Mexico Census-designated places in New Mexico Albuquerque metropolitan area