Santa Fe, New Mexico

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
87,617
Population
$67,663
Median Income
$370,600
Home Value
44.5
Median Age

Demographics

Santa Fe has a population of 87,617 with a median age of 44.5. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
68.2%
Hispanic
53.1%
Asian
1.7%
Black
1.3%
Demographic Value
Total Population87,617
Median Age44.5
White68.2%
Black or African American1.3%
Asian1.7%
Hispanic or Latino53.1%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Santa Fe is $67,663, which is 10.0% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $44,359. The poverty rate is 13.7%.

$67,663
Median Household Income
$44,359
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Santa Fe is 5.3%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Santa Fe, 90.5% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22.5% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
90.5%
Bachelor's+
44.0%
Graduate+
22.5%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher90.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher44.0%
Graduate or Professional Degree22.5%

Housing

The median home value in Santa Fe is $370,600, above the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,314. The homeownership rate is 64.3%.

$370,600
Median Home Value
$1,314/mo
Median Rent
64.3%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$370,600
Median Monthly Rent$1,314
Homeownership Rate64.3%
Vacancy Rate11.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Santa Fe, New Mexico?
The population of Santa Fe, New Mexico is 87,617 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Santa Fe, New Mexico?
The median household income in Santa Fe, New Mexico is $67,663. This is 10.0% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Santa Fe, New Mexico?
The median home value in Santa Fe, New Mexico is $370,600. The median monthly rent is $1,314.
What percentage of people in Santa Fe have a college degree?
In Santa Fe, New Mexico, 44.0% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 90.5% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Santa Fe, New Mexico an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 5.5x (median home value $370,600 vs. median income $67,663), making it moderately affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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