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Cost of living in Santa Teresa summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Santa Teresa. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Mexico. Key points include:
The cost of living in Santa Teresa is 101 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Santa Teresa is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Santa Teresa is $318,236.
The median income in Santa Teresa is $63,161.
Santa Teresa's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Santa Teresa Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Santa Teresa | New Mexico | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 96 | 86 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 107 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 94 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Santa Teresa, NM Weather
The average high in Santa Teresa is 78.6° and the average low is 49.2°.
There are 19.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 10.0 inches of precipitation each year with 4.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Santa Teresa |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 78.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 49.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 19.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 10.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 4.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Santa Teresa Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Santa Teresa
The current population in Santa Teresa is 6,041. The population has increased 52.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,041 | 1.1% |
| 2023 | 5,973 | -6.6% |
| 2022 | 6,396 | 5.9% |
| 2021 | 6,037 | -7.9% |
| 2020 | 6,553 | 18.8% |
| 2019 | 5,515 | -3.2% |
| 2018 | 5,696 | 19.1% |
| 2017 | 4,784 | 9.0% |
| 2016 | 4,388 | -6.8% |
| 2015 | 4,710 | 10.3% |
| 2014 | 4,271 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 4,230 | -7.7% |
| 2012 | 4,584 | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 4,683 | 18.3% |
| 2010 | 3,960 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Santa Teresa
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Santa Teresa is:
12.5% White with 755 White residents.
0.8% African American with 47 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
3.0% Two Or More with 180 Two Or More residents.
83.7% Hispanic with 5,059 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Santa Teresa | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12.5% | 36.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.8% | 1.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 8.5% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.0% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 83.7% | 48.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Santa Teresa
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Santa Teresa is 46.0% female with 2,776 female residents.
Santa Teresa is 54.0% male with 3,265 male residents.
| Gender | Santa Teresa | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.0% | 50.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 54.0% | 49.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Santa Teresa for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Santa Teresa completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Santa Teresa completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Santa Teresa completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Santa Teresa completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Santa Teresa completed associate's degree.
25.0% of adults in Santa Teresa completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Santa Teresa completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Santa Teresa completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Santa Teresa completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Santa Teresa | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Santa Teresa, New Mexico
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6.2% of households in Santa Teresa earn Less than $10,000.
2.6% of households in Santa Teresa earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.0% of households in Santa Teresa earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.0% of households in Santa Teresa earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.3% of households in Santa Teresa earn $35,000 to $49,999.
23.6% of households in Santa Teresa earn $50,000 to $74,999.
20.6% of households in Santa Teresa earn $75,000 to $99,999.
6.4% of households in Santa Teresa earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.8% of households in Santa Teresa earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.4% of households in Santa Teresa earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Santa Teresa | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.2% | 6.6% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.6% | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.0% | 8.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.0% | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.3% | 11.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 23.6% | 16.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 20.6% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6.4% | 15.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.8% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.4% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
