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Santa Fe Foothills

New Mexico · 779 residents · 8.278 sq mi
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Santa Fe Foothills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $157,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,172,000. With a median age of 66.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 66.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
78% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
779
+10%since 2023
from 710 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
94 / sq mi
+10%since 2023
from 86 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
66.8
Unchangedsince 2023
from 66.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
6747838921K1K20202024Santa Fe Foothills
2024779
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$157,083
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $192,630 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$131,791
+4%since 2023
from $127,093 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 75.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
+1%since 2023
from 0.491 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food21.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services12.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance0.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,172,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,111,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
5.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2023
from 23.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 26.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.5
+29%since 2023
from 5.8 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(537)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino19%(135)
Asian1.3%(9)
Other4.1%(29)
Diversity Score48.7%(346)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(601)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino18.2%(142)
Asian0.8%(6)
Other3.9%(30)
Diversity Score46.3%(360)
Diversity Score
46
−5%since 2023
from 49 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
78.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 80.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 97.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
39.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 37.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.5 min
+24%since 2023
from 28.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
21.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 20.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
55.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 57.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 37.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
80.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 82.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 47.9% in 2023
Female
51.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 52.1% in 2023
Foreign born
6.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 97.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 90.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Santa Fe Foothills, New Mexico?

Santa Fe Foothills, New Mexico has about 779 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Santa Fe Foothills, New Mexico?

The typical household in Santa Fe Foothills, New Mexico earns about $157,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Santa Fe Foothills, New Mexico expensive?

In Santa Fe Foothills, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $1,172,000.

How educated are people in Santa Fe Foothills, New Mexico?

About 78.4% of adults age 25 and over in Santa Fe Foothills, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Santa Fe Foothills, New Mexico?

About 7.4% of people in Santa Fe Foothills, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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