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Santa Cruz, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Los Alamos County County
Santa Cruz, NM
At a Glance
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)
Is Santa Cruz a Good Place to Live?
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 5.3% (47% 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 $320,034. 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.
Safety & Crime
Santa Cruz reports 237 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 983/100K.
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. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.