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Santa Teresa, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · El Paso County County
Santa Teresa, NM
At a Glance
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)
Is Santa Teresa a Good Place to Live?
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 1.9% (47% 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 $314,969. 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.
Safety & Crime
Santa Teresa reports 105 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 969/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.