City

Santa Teresa, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Doña Ana County  ·  New Mexico

👥11,776Population
💰$69,502Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂33.7Median Age
🏠$228,800Median Home Value▼ 18% below avg
🎓51.1%College Grads▲ 32% above avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.6% Female 47.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 11.8%Hispanic: 85.7%Black: 1%Other: 1.4%Race
White11.8%
Hispanic85.7%
Black1.0%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
16%
18–24
11%
25–44
32%
45–64
20%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.81
Below Poverty22.5% ▲ 125% above avg
College Grads51.1% ▲ 32% above avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma103 (1.6%)
HS Graduate1,494 (22.5%)
Some College548 (8.3%)
Associates1,101 (16.6%)
Bachelors677 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree2,719 (40.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 22.5%Some College: 8.3%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 40.9%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad22.5%
Some College8.3%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate40.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83%Renter: 17%Tenure
Owner83.0%
Renter17.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
51%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,502 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$228,800 ▼ 18% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,191/mo
Total Housing Units4,364
Vacant Units189

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
0%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
75%
About Santa Teresa, NM

Santa Teresa is a city in New Mexico, located in Doña Ana County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,776 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.7 years.

Economically, Santa Teresa is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,502 is near the national average. Approximately 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Santa Teresa is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $228,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,191 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Santa Teresa is well-educated. 51.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (85.72%).

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

ZIP Codes in Santa Teresa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
88008 11,776 $69,502 $228,800 $1,191 3.8% 51.1% 83.0%