Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
27%
Santa Fe, NM
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,687
Population
91,659
Renter Mix
40% Rent
Rugged beauty and a timeless character define this high desert city
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Culture
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Founded in 1610, Santa Fe holds the distinction of being the oldest state capital in the United States — a fact that shapes nearly everything about the city, from its adobe architecture to the institutions that anchor daily life. Sitting at nearly 7,000 feet in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, New Mexico's capital carries a character unlike any other city in the Southwest. Government, healthcare, and the arts form the backbone of the local economy, with CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center and Los Alamos National Laboratory drawing a steady professional workforce to the region.
Neighborhoods here range widely in personality. The Historic Plaza and Eastside deliver walkable streets lined with adobe buildings and galleries, while the Railyard District offers a more contemporary edge with loft-style spaces and creative studios nearby. South Capitol keeps residents close to state offices, and the Zia/Cerrillos Road corridor serves everyday errands with ease. Across the city, renters find a mix of casita-style rentals, traditional adobe homes, townhomes, and apartment communities suited to a range of lifestyles. Santa Fe spans roughly 57 square miles and, with just over 91,000 residents, maintains a genuinely small-city feel despite its outsized cultural footprint.
Explore the City
Shop from a variety of colorful and unique pieces, each carefully handmade at Tesuque Glasswork.
Locals can board the Rail Runner express for a quick trip to Albuquerque.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church dates back to the eighteenth-century.
You'll find plenty of murals and artwork on walls throughout Santa Fe.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$66,943
Average: $92,901
Education
36,932
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
45,735
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Santa Fe has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
33%
Other Education
67%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Santa Fe, NM is $1,157 for a studio, $1,687 for one bedroom, $1,897 for two bedrooms, and $2,301 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Santa Fe has decreased by -4.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,687/month
702 Sq Ft
House
$3,088/month
1,455 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,880/month
772 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,334/month
1,144 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Santa Fe, NM is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
396 Students
Public
Grades K-8
319 Students
Public
Grades K-8
319 Students
Carlos Gilbert Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
303 Students
Public
Grades K-5
303 Students
Public
Grades K-8
396 Students
Public
Grades K-8
319 Students
Public
Grades K-8
319 Students
Mandela International Magnet (MIMS)
Public
Grades 6-12
293 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
392 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
329 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
242 Students
Mandela International Magnet (MIMS)
Public
Grades 6-12
293 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
392 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
369 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Frenchy's Field
- Martin Luther King Jr. Park
- Salvador Perez Park
- Sante Fe Ski Area
- Santa Fe Southern Railway
Military Bases
Airports
- Santa Fe Regional
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Property Management Companies in Santa Fe, NM
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.