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Cost of living in Santa Fe summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Santa Fe. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Mexico. Key points include:
The cost of living in Santa Fe is 113 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Santa Fe is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Santa Fe is $580,021.
The median income in Santa Fe is $73,482.
Santa Fe's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Santa Fe Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Santa Fe | New Mexico | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 143 | 86 | 100 |
| Housing | 93 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 94 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Santa Fe, NM Weather
The average high in Santa Fe is 64.4° and the average low is 36.1°.
There are 38.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 14.2 inches of precipitation each year with 27.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Santa Fe |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 64.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 36.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 38.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 14.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 27.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Santa Fe Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Santa Fe
The current population in Santa Fe is 89,019. The population has increased 31.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 89,019 | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 88,224 | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 87,617 | 0.8% |
| 2021 | 86,935 | 3.0% |
| 2020 | 84,418 | 0.6% |
| 2019 | 83,922 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 83,847 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 82,980 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 82,927 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 83,008 | 19.9% |
| 2014 | 69,245 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 68,800 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 68,298 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 67,909 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 67,588 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Santa Fe
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Santa Fe is:
42.5% White with 37,789 White residents.
1.1% African American with 961 African American residents.
1.4% American Indian with 1,287 American Indian residents.
1.9% Asian with 1,680 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 60 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 505 Other residents.
3.0% Two Or More with 2,639 Two Or More residents.
49.5% Hispanic with 44,098 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Santa Fe | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 42.5% | 36.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.1% | 1.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 1.4% | 8.5% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.0% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 49.5% | 48.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Santa Fe
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Santa Fe is 51.5% female with 45,879 female residents.
Santa Fe is 48.5% male with 43,139 male residents.
| Gender | Santa Fe | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Santa Fe for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Santa Fe completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Santa Fe completed 9-12th grade.
19.0% of adults in Santa Fe completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Santa Fe completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Santa Fe completed associate's degree.
22.0% of adults in Santa Fe completed bachelor's degree.
16.0% of adults in Santa Fe completed master's degree.
5.0% of adults in Santa Fe completed professional degree.
5.0% of adults in Santa Fe completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Santa Fe | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 16.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Santa Fe, New Mexico
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4.5% of households in Santa Fe earn Less than $10,000.
3.2% of households in Santa Fe earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.7% of households in Santa Fe earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.3% of households in Santa Fe earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.4% of households in Santa Fe earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.7% of households in Santa Fe earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.4% of households in Santa Fe earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.1% of households in Santa Fe earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.4% of households in Santa Fe earn $150,000 to $199,999.
11.2% of households in Santa Fe earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Santa Fe | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.5% | 6.6% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.2% | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.7% | 8.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.3% | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.4% | 11.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.7% | 16.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.4% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.1% | 15.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.4% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.2% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
