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CITY · 2020 ACS

Santa Fe Foothills

New Mexico · 1,074 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 $110,000. Population has grown 30% since 2021. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $701,300. With a median age of 60.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 115% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,074
+30%vs 2021
vs 823 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
130 / sq mi
+30%vs 2021
vs 99 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
60.1
−8%vs 2021
vs 65.0 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
6747838921K1K20202024Santa Fe Foothills
2024779
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,000
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $135,781 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,183
−25%vs 2021
vs $84,040 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.9%
−13.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 72.2% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
−3.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.5% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information2.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$701,300
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $855,400 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.0%
−12.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 97.1% in 2021
15.0% rent
Afford Score
6.4
+1%vs 2021
vs 6.3 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(644)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.7%(129)
Asian2.9%(24)
Other3.2%(26)
Diversity Score45.2%(372)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(811)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(190)
Asian1.1%(12)
Other2.6%(28)
Diversity Score45.2%(485)
Diversity Score
45
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 45 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.4%
−2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 76.4% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 98.3% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
33.9%
−5.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 39.6% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+18%vs 2021
vs 18.7 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.8%
+3.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 62.2% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.7%
+1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 45.9% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
76.2%
+6.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 69.4% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
−2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.4% in 2021
Female
55.9%
+2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.6% in 2021
Foreign born
4.1%
−0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
+4.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.9% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

Santa Fe Foothills, New Mexico has about 1,074 residents according to the 2020 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 $110,000 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 $701,300.

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

About 74.4% 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 5.5% 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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