City

Santa Cruz, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Santa Fe County  ·  New Mexico

👥1,029Population
🎂34.1Median Age
🏠$284,200Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓24.8%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 75% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 7.7%Hispanic: 88.9%Other: 0.3%Race
White7.7%
Hispanic88.9%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
18%
5–17
9%
18–24
5%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
1%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads24.8% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 75% below avg
HS Graduate295 (46.4%)
Some College49 (7.7%)
Associates134 (21.1%)
Bachelors54 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree104 (16.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 46.4%Some College: 7.7%Associates: 21.1%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 16.4%Edu
HS Grad46.4%
Some College7.7%
Associates21.1%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate16.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.9%Renter: 25.1%Tenure
Owner74.9%
Renter25.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
3%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median Home Value$284,200 ≈ Avg
Median Rent$960/mo
Total Housing Units600
Vacant Units205

Income Distribution

Under $25k
38%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
27%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
65%
About Santa Cruz, NM

Santa Cruz is a city in New Mexico, located in Santa Fe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,029 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.1 years.

The real estate market in Santa Cruz is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $284,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $960 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Santa Cruz is less-educated. 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (88.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in Santa Cruz
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.