Living in Santa Fe County, New Mexico
Santa Fe County is a county in New Mexico with a population of around 148,686, part of the Santa Fe, NM MSA metro area. The main communities are Santa Fe, Española, Edgewood.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $2,109/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $542K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.6%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings cold winters (highs around 43°F) and warm summers (highs around 80°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.
Demographics
Santa Fe County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 46 and a moderately educated workforce (41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Democratic.
Santa Fe County, New Mexico
Home price trend in Santa Fe County
Top Cities and towns in Santa Fe County
Española
Population: 10,224
Home price:NA
Edgewood
Population: 3,735
Home price:$309,300
Santa Fe
Population: 67,947
Home price:$503,087
Rent Price trend in Santa Fe County
Demographics & Amenities in Santa Fe County
2 Hours to major Airport
Yes
Median age
46.3 Years
Average Family Size
3.15
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Santa Fe County
Earthquakes
Relatively ModerateWildfires
Relatively HighHurricanes
Not ApplicableDrought
Relatively HighTornados
Relatively LowEarthquakes
Relatively ModerateWildfires
Relatively HighHurricanes
Not ApplicableDrought
Relatively HighTornados
Relatively Low
Terrain & Weather in Santa Fe County
Average Summer temperature
82°F
Coast
Not near the coast
Sun
A lot of Sun
Precipitation
7.84 inches
Average Winter temperature
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Santa Fe County
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
51.7%
Total Employer Establishments
43,587
Poverty (%)
18.4%
Unemployment rate (%)
2.6%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Mean Hours Worked (female)
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Laws and Rights in Santa Fe County
Cannabis
Legal for recreational use
Abortion
Legal before fetal viability, Legal through 24 weeks+
Gun Carry
Permit required for concealed carry
Health inSanta Fe County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Santa Fe County
Robbery
0.63/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
1.89/ per 1000
Burglary
12.08/ per 1000
Arson
0.12/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
2.77/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000