Santa Teresa, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · El Paso County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
5,973 Population 675/sq mi density
$60,759 Median Income $25,362 per capita
$216,600 Home Value $317,541 Zillow
$1,259 Median Rent 33.8% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$60,759 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$216,600 home value, $1,259/mo rent
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
38.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Santa Teresa, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,759
19% below
$25,362 per capita
Home Value
$216,600
23% below
Zillow: $317,541
Median Rent
$1,259/mo
8% above
33.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
38.1%
13% above
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
21.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Santa Teresa Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Santa Teresa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
81%
Home Value
77%
Rent
108%
Poverty
174%
Bachelor's
113%
Unemployment
94%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Santa Teresa a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Santa Teresa residents earn a median household income of $60,759 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,362. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,825 business establishments, including 1,853 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Santa Teresa is $216,600 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $317,541. Median rent is $1,259/month, with 33.8% 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 1995.

Education

38.1% of adults in Santa Teresa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% above the national average). 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Santa Teresa has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,973
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density675/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born20.8%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$60,759
Per Capita$25,362
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty21.6%
County GDP$53,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$966

Housing

A+
Home Value$216,600
Rent$1,259
Ownership68.7%
Zillow$317,541
Housing Units2,339
Rent Burden33.8%

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,160/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain10.1 in/yr
Elevation3,945 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.1%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+16.2%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute27 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed173 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries18

Did You Know?

The median home in Santa Teresa was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is El Paso International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
20.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 173 Mbps.
There are 1,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.