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
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$209,400
26% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$550/mo
53% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
18.8%
71% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
125
Median year built: 1976
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$209,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$346,251
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
18.8%
Owner-Occupied
81.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$828/mo
1 Bedroom
$927/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,129/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,496/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,758/mo
Census median rent:
$550/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
40.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
29% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1976
Average age of housing stock: 50 years
Homeownership Rate
18.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $209,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $346,251 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $550 |
| FMR Studio | $828 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $927 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,129 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,496 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,758 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 18.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 81.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 18.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 125 |
| Median Year Built | 1976 |
| Rent Burden | 40.0% |