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Santa fe, NM

Santa fe, NM.

Population: 32,092 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Santa fe, NM is $575,314 — up 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $600,000 after a median 52.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,763/month. 16 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, wildfire, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$575,314

Median home value

+0.7%

1-year change

52.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$575,314
1-year appreciation
+0.7%
3-year appreciation
+2.0%
5-year appreciation
+17.1%
10-year appreciation
+89.0%
All-time peak (2024-06)
$578,072
House Price Index (state)
406.5 (+0.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$600,000
Median list price
$685,000
Median price per sqft
$344
1-year sale-price change
+1.6%
Median days on market
52.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
117
For-sale inventory
198
Sale-to-list ratio
98.6%
Active listings
165
1-year forecast
+0.1%
Days to pending
38 days
New listings (monthly)
57

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,763/mo
1-year rent change
+0.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$882/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,103/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,319/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,715/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,979/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.80/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
16
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
2
High schools
5
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
NM SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF, NEW MEXICO CONNECTIONS ACADEMY, SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Schools include
NM SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF, NEW MEXICO CONNECTIONS ACADEMY, CHAPARRAL ELEMENTARY, E.J. MARTINEZ ELEMENTARY, FRANCIS X. NAVA ELEMENTARY

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, wildfire, winterWeather, drought, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 85% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
13.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
284
Days with Moderate air quality
78
Highest AQI recorded (year)
84

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
696
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
17,122
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,661

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Pecos National Historical Park (12 mi)
National parks include
Pecos National Historical Park, Bandelier National Monument, Manhattan Project National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
4
Nearest airport
Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
CHRISTUS ST VINCENT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.4 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+263 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
30.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,557
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
73.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
46,542
Average weekly wage
$1,056
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
244

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

How it compares

Santa feState medianUS median
Median home value$575,314$276,184$289,727
Median sale price$600,000$325,000$325,000
Median days on market53 days90 days51 days
Typical rent$1,763/mo$1,508/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,557$929$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, NM?
$575,314.
What is the median sale price in Santa fe, NM?
$600,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Santa fe, NM?
Median days on market: 52.5 days.
What is typical rent in Santa fe, NM?
Typical rent: $1,763/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Santa fe, NM?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, wildfire, winterWeather, drought, inlandFlooding.
Is Santa fe, NM in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Santa fe, NM?
Risk to homes is higher than 85% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Santa fe, NM?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Santa fe, NM?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Santa fe, NM?
16 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Santa fe, NM walkable?
Walkability index: 16.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Santa fe, NM?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Santa fe, NM?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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