Here's what it costs to live in Santa Fe, New Mexico, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,463 per month, while the typical home is valued around $444,900. Households earn a median of $73,482 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$73,482
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,463
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$444,900
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,259
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,390
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,685
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,122
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
89,019
Latest estimate
Median Age
46.3 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,318
Per month
Avg Home Value
$451,900
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 87501 | — | $1,485 | $614,500 |
| ZIP 87505 | — | $1,248 | $446,800 |
| ZIP 87506 | — | $1,050 | $416,400 |
| ZIP 87507 | — | $1,219 | $303,000 |
| ZIP 87508 | — | $1,589 | $478,800 |
January Avg
32°F
July Avg
74°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.2
poor
Hospitals
3
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
90.0%
The cost of living index for Santa Fe is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Santa Fe is $1,463 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Santa Fe is $73,482 per year.
The median home value in Santa Fe is $444,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Santa Fe is not yet available.
Tax data for New Mexico is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
