Santa Fe County, NM Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Santa Fe County | New Mexico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 153,981 | 2,109,122 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 80.6 | 17.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.72% | 0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 46.7 | 37.7 | 37.1 |
| Households | 69,312 | 824,565 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Santa Fe County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Santa Fe County | New Mexico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,735 | $62,378 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.38% | 4.57% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% | 5.9% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Santa Fe County | New Mexico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $364,712 | $197,886 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,318 | $1,020 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 70.6% | 69.3% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM , followed by 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM .
| Metric | Santa Fe County | New Mexico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 20.3 | 18.7 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 17.0% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Santa Fe County has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Santa Fe County | New Mexico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.1% | 26.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.20 | 2.52 | 2.54 |
Health
Santa Fe County has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Santa Fe County | New Mexico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.5 | 78.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.1% | 17.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.6% | 18.0% | 19.0% |