At a Glance
Median Income
$70,110
$47,121 per capita
Home Value
$411,500
Zillow: $570,822
Median Rent
$1,380/mo
29.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
346/100K
4,283/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.4%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.2%
10.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
350 sunny days/yr
How Santa Fe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Santa Fe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Santa Fe a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Santa Fe residents earn a median household income of $70,110 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,121. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,768 business establishments, including 465 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Santa Fe is $411,500 , 46% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $570,822. Median rent is $1,380/month, with 29.9% 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 1985.
Safety & Crime
Santa Fe reports 346 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 9% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,283/100K. The murder rate is 4.3/100K.
Education
45.4% of adults in Santa Fe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% above the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Santa Fe has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 350 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population88,224
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density1,689/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,110
Per Capita$47,121
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$10,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
B
Home Value$411,500
Rent$1,380
Ownership62.8%
Zillow$570,822
Housing Units44,521
Rent Burden29.9%
Crime
F
Violent346/100K
Property4,283/100K
Murder4.3/100K
Assault206/100K
Burglary1,643/100K
Health
Obesity26.2%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death8,950/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days350/yr
Rain11.7 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation6,762 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.4%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+22.5%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 24% / D 73%
Commute20 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations82
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Santa Fe was founded in 1610.
The median home in Santa Fe was built in 1985.
16.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Santa Fe Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 465 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
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