New Mexico · Metropolitan Area
Santa Fe Foothills is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 710. Residents earn $192,630 per year, which is 156% above the national average.
Based on current data, Santa Fe Foothills receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Santa Fe Foothills stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Santa Fe Foothills is $192,630, which is significantly higher than the national average — 156% above $75,149. This places Santa Fe Foothills among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Santa Fe Foothills is $1,111,500, making it a premium housing market at 294% above the U.S. median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 5.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Santa Fe Foothills is a highly educated community — 80.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Santa Fe Foothills experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.7 inches, including 28.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 85.9% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 14.1% |
| 5% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $192,630 |
| 156% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $127,093 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,177 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $89,177 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,768 |
| County GDP | $10,087M |
| Restaurants | 465 |
| Healthcare | 561 |
| Retail | 775 |
| Manufacturing | 124 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,168 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.46% |
| Commute Time | 28.6 min |
| Work from Home | 57.4% |
| Census Median | $1,111,500 |
| 294% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $897,500 |
| Median List Price | $897,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $455 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 92.4% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Studio | $828 |
| 1 Bedroom | $927 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,129 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,496 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,758 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,168 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.46% |
| Obesity | 23.0% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 23.6% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.5% |
| Depression | 25.3% |
| Mental Distress | 14.9% |
| Physical Distress | 10.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 66.7% |
| Premature Death | 8,950/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 561 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 14.7 inches |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 7,614 ft (2,321 m) |
| Area | 8.3 sq mi (21.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 86/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6280°N, 105.8981°W |
| County FIPS | 35049 |
Winner: Democrat by 48.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 80.1% |
| 138% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.6% |
| School Test Score | 4.65 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 86/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 561 |
| Restaurants | 465 |
| Retail Stores | 775 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Avg Commute | 28.6 min |
| Work from Home | 57.4% |