At a Glance
Median Income
$95,815
$40,603 per capita
Home Value
$290,200
Zillow: $324,106
Median Rent
$974/mo
19.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
110/100K
930/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
317 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 $95,815 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,603. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,858 business establishments, including 727 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Santa Fe is $290,200 , 3% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $324,106. Median rent is $974/month, with 19.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Santa Fe reports 110 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 930/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.9% of adults in Santa Fe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Santa Fe has an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population12,828
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density755/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,815
Per Capita$40,603
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$23,376M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,312
Housing
A+
Home Value$290,200
Rent$974
Ownership81.0%
Zillow$324,106
Housing Units5,217
Rent Burden19.9%
Crime
F
Violent110/100K
Property930/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault44/100K
Burglary154/100K
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain60.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation27 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute28 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Santa Fe was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Scholes International At Galveston (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 727 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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