City

Santa Fe, TX

2 ZIP codes  ·  Galveston County  ·  Texas

👥19,603Population
💰$92,585Median HH Income▲ 21% above avg
🎂44.5Median Age
🏠$276,894Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓30.6%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊8.5%Unemployment▲ 74% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.8%Hispanic: 21%Black: 0.4%Asian: 1.2%Other: 5%Race
White71.8%
Hispanic21.0%
Black0.4%
Asian1.2%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
33%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty6.9% ▼ 31% below avg
College Grads30.6% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment8.5% ▲ 74% above avg
No HS Diploma326 (2.5%)
HS Graduate4,178 (32.1%)
Some College2,275 (17.5%)
Associates2,249 (17.3%)
Bachelors1,454 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree2,544 (19.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 32.1%Some College: 17.5%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 19.5%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad32.1%
Some College17.5%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate19.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.7%Renter: 14.3%Tenure
Owner85.7%
Renter14.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$92,585 ▲ 21% above avg
Median Home Value$276,894 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$999/mo
Total Housing Units7,931
Vacant Units582

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
57%
About Santa Fe, TX

Santa Fe is a city in Texas, located in Galveston County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 19,603 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.5 years.

Economically, Santa Fe is a middle-income community. The median household income of $92,584 is above the national average. Approximately 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Santa Fe is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $276,894, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $998 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Santa Fe is moderately educated. 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (71.82%).

Santa Fe, TX offers residents above-average earning potential within Texas. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Santa Fe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
77510 13,938 $96,284 $281,200 $1,067 6.3% 32.6% 85.2%
77517 5,665 $83,484 $266,300 $830 13.9% 25.6% 86.9%