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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Valentina Hall

Honest thoughts on life in Santa Fe

So, Just moved here 8 months ago and With a population of 12,828, Santa Fe is a small town. Household incomes average around $95,815 in Santa Fe. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a rea...

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Elena Clark

Santa Fe quality of life -am I missing something?

Hey, I'm a remote worker and Average temperature is around 71--F, so it's warm year-round. It's a a small town city with about 12,828 people. Poverty rate is 5.5%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is about average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property ta...

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Jordan M.

What's it really like living in Santa Fe?

The median home value here is around $290,200, which seems about average. With a population of 12,828, Santa Fe is a small town. You can expect to pay around $974 for rent here. Median household income is $95,815, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $290,200 on average. ...

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Valentina Hall

Things Santa Fe needs to improve

So, We're a young couple and It's a a small town city with about 12,828 people. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to.

7 replies 6 upvotes best-worst
Eva W.

Relocating to Santa Fe, TX -pros and cons?

Hey folks, I relocated for work and The median home value here is around $290,200, which seems about average. Poverty rate is 5.5%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $95,815 in Santa Fe. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or...

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Mateo Thompson

What surprised you most about Santa Fe?

Military spouse here. Average temperature is around 71--F, so it's warm year-round. Poverty rate is 5.5%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $974/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $974 for rent here. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a...

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Mateo Thompson

Worst things about Santa Fe nobody talks about

We're a young couple and Median household income is $95,815, which feels pretty solid for the area. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What would you do? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Mateo Thompson

Job hunting in Santa Fe -tips?

Hey folks, Just moved here 14 months ago and It's a a small town city with about 12,828 people. Median household income is $95,815, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 5.5%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plu...

15 replies 5 upvotes jobs
Jordan M.

Pros and cons of Santa Fe after 2 years

Longtime lurker here, I relocated for work and Crime rate is something to consider -Santa Fe sits at 109.8 per 100K. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Anyone in a similar situation? The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It...

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Katherine H.

Quick question about Santa Fe

Random thought, I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $95,815 in Santa Fe. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Does this match your experience? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People here are genui...

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