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Santa fe, FL

Santa fe, FL.

Population: 16,771 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Santa fe, FL is $331,905 — down 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $232,495 after a median 51 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,181/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, hurricane, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$331,905

Median home value

-1.9%

1-year change

51

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$331,905
1-year appreciation
-1.9%
3-year appreciation
+0.3%
5-year appreciation
+21.8%
10-year appreciation
+84.0%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$344,512
House Price Index (state)
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$232,495
Median list price
$231,990
Median price per sqft
$135
1-year sale-price change
+4.6%
Median days on market
51 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
101
Sale-to-list ratio
96.7%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
-0.5%
New listings (monthly)
21

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,181/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,098/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,373/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,624/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,111/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,436/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Charter schools
2
Schools include
ALACHUA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, A. L. MEBANE MIDDLE SCHOOL, SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL, W. W. IRBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, ALACHUA LEARNING ACADEMY ELEMENTARY

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, hurricane, tornado, heatWave, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 81% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
69.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Cabot/Koppers (14 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
55.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
270
Days with Moderate air quality
94
Highest AQI recorded (year)
104

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,679
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,577

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
34
Nearest airport
Santa Fe River Ranch Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-731 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,997
Housing built before 1970
12.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
44.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,729
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
75.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
103,459
Average weekly wage
$1,060
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
822

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Santa feState medianUS median
Median home value$331,905$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$232,495$359,990$325,000
Median days on market51 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$2,181/mo$2,095/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,729$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Santa fe, FL?
$331,905.
What is the median sale price in Santa fe, FL?
$232,495.
How long do homes take to sell in Santa fe, FL?
Median days on market: 51 days.
What is typical rent in Santa fe, FL?
Typical rent: $2,181/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Santa fe, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, hurricane, tornado, heatWave, inlandFlooding.
Is Santa fe, FL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Santa fe, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 81% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Santa fe, FL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Santa fe, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Santa fe, FL?
6 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Santa fe, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Santa fe, FL?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Santa fe, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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