Santa Cruz, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Los Alamos County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
225 Population 363/sq mi density
$34,750 Median Income $17,123 per capita
$209,400 Home Value $346,251 Zillow
$550 Median Rent 40.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$34,750 median income, 9.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$209,400 home value, $550/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Santa Cruz, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$34,750
54% below
$17,123 per capita
Home Value
$209,400
26% below
Zillow: $346,251
Median Rent
$550/mo
53% below
40.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.5%
72% below
74.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.8%
172% above
22.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
7% below
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Santa Cruz Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Santa Cruz's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
46%
Home Value
74%
Rent
47%
Poverty
179%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
272%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Santa Cruz a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Santa Cruz residents earn a median household income of $34,750 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,123. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8% (172% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 606 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Santa Cruz is $209,400 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $346,251. Median rent is $550/month, with 40.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Education

9.5% of adults in Santa Cruz hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 74.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Santa Cruz has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population225
Median Age27.8 yrs
Density363/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born8.0%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

D
Median Income$34,750
Per Capita$17,123
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty22.2%
County GDP$3,815M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,191

Housing

B
Home Value$209,400
Rent$550
Ownership18.8%
Zillow$346,251
Housing Units125
Rent Burden40.0%

Health

Obesity29.7%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death3,583/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain11.1 in/yr
Elevation5,775 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+74.6%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score7.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 33% / D 63%
Commute22 min
Broadband65.3%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Santa Cruz was founded in 1695.
The median home in Santa Cruz was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Santa Fe Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.391 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.