Texas · Metropolitan Area
Santa Fe is a small city in Texas with a population of 12,828. Residents earn $95,815 per year, which is 28% above the national average.
Based on current data, Santa Fe receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Santa Fe offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Santa Fe is $95,815, 28% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 4.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Santa Fe is $290,200, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $974 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Santa Fe is below the national average at 173 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,110 per 100,000, near the national average.
16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Santa Fe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F. Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 90.4% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.6% |
| 28% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $95,815 |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,603 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,312 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $87,500 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.5% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,858 |
| County GDP | $23,376M |
| Restaurants | 727 |
| Healthcare | 920 |
| Retail | 892 |
| Manufacturing | 253 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,186 |
| 134% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.82% |
| Commute Time | 28.1 min |
| Work from Home | 7.6% |
| Census Median | $290,200 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $324,106 |
| Median List Price | $372,500 |
| Median List Price | $372,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $181 |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.6% |
| Price Drops | 31.0% |
| Inventory | 42 |
| Census Median Rent | $974 |
| 16% below US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,186 |
| 134% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.82% |
| Obesity | 32.7% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.6% |
| Depression | 24.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 85.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,616/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 920 |
| Total Violent | 173.2/100K |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Murder | 7.9/100K |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Rape | 39.4/100K |
| Robbery | 39.4/100K |
| Assault | 86.6/100K |
| Total Property | 2,110.1/100K |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 472.4/100K |
| Theft | 1,409.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 228.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 35 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 70.6°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 60.2 inches |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 27 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 17.0 sq mi (44.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 755/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.3876°N, 95.1015°W |
| County FIPS | 48039 |
Winner: Republican by 19.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.9% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 755/sq mi |
| Total Area | 17.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 920 |
| Restaurants | 727 |
| Retail Stores | 892 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 35 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 28.1 min |
| Work from Home | 7.6% |