Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 49.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
| Below Poverty | 12.2% ▲ 22% above avg |
| College Grads | 52.5% ▲ 36% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.2% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,319 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 20,829 (19.5%) |
| Some College | 10,811 (10.1%) |
| Associates | 16,888 (15.8%) |
| Bachelors | 8,700 (8.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 48,032 (45.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $75,183 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $436,421 ▲ 57% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,290/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 76,963 |
| Vacant Units | 7,953 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Santa Fe County is located in New Mexico and encompasses 18 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 153,613 residents. With a median age of 49.27, it is a mature county.
Santa Fe County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $75,182 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.2%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 12.2% is above the national average.
Housing in Santa Fe County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $436,421 — significantly above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,289. Homeownership rates are high at 72.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Santa Fe County are racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 46.3%. Educational attainment is well-educated — 52.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Santa Fe County, NM is a middle-income area in New Mexico. The 18 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87010 | Cerrillos | 1,147 | $45,490 | $450,000 | $1,375 | 0.0% | 78.2% |
| 87015 | Edgewood | 14,476 | $72,681 | $263,200 | $891 | 5.0% | 44.5% |
| 87535 | Glorieta | 1,603 | $48,857 | $428,100 | $1,283 | 14.9% | 63.4% |
| 87540 | Lamy | 876 | $52,750 | $685,900 | $980 | 2.7% | 59.2% |
| 87501 | Santa Fe | 15,409 | $81,229 | $649,100 | $1,516 | 4.5% | 65.3% |
| 87505 | Santa Fe | 32,189 | $75,912 | $484,100 | $1,348 | 5.7% | 60.9% |
| 87506 | Santa Fe | 16,055 | $90,504 | $523,600 | $1,142 | 5.9% | 52.0% |
| 87507 | Santa Fe | 51,109 | $62,955 | $333,300 | $1,276 | 4.9% | 43.2% |
| 87508 | Santa Fe | 18,745 | $96,767 | $529,000 | $1,502 | 5.3% | 58.8% |
| 87056 | Stanley | 975 | $64,806 | $197,300 | — | 4.7% | 46.0% |