At a Glance
Median Income
$72,917
$45,101 per capita
Home Value
$196,700
Zillow: $235,642
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.3%
28.7% smoking rate
How Santiago Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Santiago's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Santiago a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Santiago residents earn a median household income of $72,917 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,101. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,854 business establishments, including 246 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Santiago is $196,700 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $235,642. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
11.3% of adults in Santiago hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Santiago has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 115.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 20.
Data Overview
People
Population78
Median Age66.3 yrs
Density50/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans50.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$72,917
Per Capita$45,101
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,829M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,092
Housing
A+
Home Value$196,700
Rent
Ownership96.8%
Zillow$235,642
Housing Units42
Rent Burden28.2%
Health
Obesity46.3%
Diabetes18.8%
Smoking28.7%
Heart Disease8.5%
Premature Death10,513/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain115.6 in/yr
AQI20 (Good)
Elevation322 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Santiago was built in 1977.
26.7% of residents use public transit to commute.
33.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is William R Fairchild International (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 100 Mbps.
There are 246 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.