City

Santa Clara, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Grant County  ·  New Mexico

👥1,636Population
💰$46,094Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂49.3Median Age
🏠$120,900Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓30.3%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊7.3%Unemployment▲ 49% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.6% Female 55.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 23.5%Hispanic: 75.9%Other: 0.6%Race
White23.5%
Hispanic75.9%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
17%
45–64
23%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty30.0% ▲ 200% above avg
College Grads30.3% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 49% above avg
HS Graduate291 (32.1%)
Some College114 (12.6%)
Associates227 (25%)
Bachelors81 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree194 (21.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 32.1%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 25%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 21.4%Edu
HS Grad32.1%
Some College12.6%
Associates25.0%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate21.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.3%Renter: 29.7%Tenure
Owner70.3%
Renter29.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,094 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$120,900 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$710/mo
Total Housing Units847
Vacant Units211

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
0%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
58%
About Santa Clara, NM

Santa Clara is a city in New Mexico, located in Grant County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,636 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.3 years.

Economically, Santa Clara is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,094 is below the national average. Approximately 30.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Santa Clara is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $120,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $710 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Santa Clara is moderately educated. 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (75.86%).

Santa Clara, NM offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New Mexico.

ZIP Codes in Santa Clara
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
88026 1,636 $46,094 $120,900 $710 7.3% 30.3% 70.3%