Santa Fe County

NM · Pop. 124,472 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Santa Fe County is a mixed county in NM with a population of approximately 124,472.

$/Acre: $3,086

Property Tax: 0.8%

Growing Season: 145 days

Broadband: 35%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 128.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.8%

Local Sales Tax1.4%

Combined Sales Tax6.28%

Cost of Living Index90.4

Median Household Income$47,117

Poverty Rate14.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,086

Median Home Price$280K

Acres for Sale2325

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season145 days

Annual Rainfall12.2 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,817 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)168 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.6

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K788

Property Crime /100K619

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital44.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage35%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.6%

Ag EconomyWeak