Santa Rosa, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Guadalupe County County
Santa Rosa, NM
At a Glance
How Santa Rosa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Santa Rosa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Santa Rosa a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Santa Rosa residents earn a median household income of $41,995 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,174. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 176 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Santa Rosa is $101,800 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $107,875. Median rent is $538/month, with 27.1% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Santa Rosa reports 474 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 911/100K.
Education
15.4% of adults in Santa Rosa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Santa Rosa has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches.