Santa Fe

Santa Fe, New Mexico Overview

With a composite score of 49.8/100 and a C+ grade, Santa Fe ranks #5 of 20 cities in New Mexico. Its strongest showing is in Health (71/100), while Safety (16/100) represents its largest gap.

Income & Employment in Santa Fe

Santa Fe’s median household income of $70,940 is 23% above the New Mexico median of $57,488, and its 3.5% unemployment rate undercuts the state’s 4%. That economic strength is drawing residents — the population grew 1.2% recently.

Safety in Santa Fe

With a violent crime rate of 862.2 per 100,000, Santa Fe exceeds the New Mexico average of 717. Safety is a factor prospective residents should weigh carefully. The property crime rate is 5018 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Santa Fe

Santa Fe has a cost of living index of 93.4 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $411,500. Median monthly rent is $1,380. Renters spend 23.3% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline. The price-to-income ratio of 5.8x suggests home buyers face a stretched market.

Health & Wellness in Santa Fe

Santa Fe’s adult obesity rate of 25.9% is below the national average, contributing to stronger health outcomes. The diabetes prevalence rate is 11.7%. Residents average 13.8 poor mental health days per month. New Mexico ranks #42 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Santa Fe

Santa Fe has a high school graduation rate of 75.3%. The student-teacher ratio is 15.1:1. Per-pupil spending is $14,270. The city has 39 public schools serving 16,709 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Santa Fe

The annual average temperature in Santa Fe is 48.8°F. Summers average 68.7°F. Winters average 28.6°F. Annual precipitation is 22.6 inches. The average commute of 17.4 minutes is notably short.

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