City profile · New Mexico · Census ACS 2023

Santa Fe Foothills, NM

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Santa Fe Foothills - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

710
Residents
$192,630
Median income
$1,111,500
Median home
$1,685
Median rent (state)

Santa Fe Foothills - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Santa Fe Foothills lands in the 98th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

98th
percentile, household income
98th
percentile, home value
67th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Santa Fe Foothills, NM

New Mexico's Santa Fe Foothills is a small town, with 710 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Santa Fe Foothills households earn a median of $192,630 annually, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 5.2%. Typical homes in Santa Fe Foothills are valued around $1,111,500, and the median resident age is 66.7 years. Educational attainment runs 80.1% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 37.2% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Living costs in New Mexico run below the national norm: the state registers 92.2 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,685 per month statewide. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in New Mexico run around $167, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 86.0 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

710 residents

Census ACS 2023 - New Mexico

Median Household Income

$192,630 /yr

Poverty 5.2%

Cost of Living Index (state)

92.2 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, New Mexico average

How does Santa Fe Foothills compare to other US cities?

Where Santa Fe Foothills sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 98% higher than other cities
Home value 98% pricier than other cities
Median rent 67% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Santa Fe Foothills against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to New Mexico only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

New Mexico-relative analysis

Median Home Value is Santa Fe Foothills's strongest outlier among New Mexico cities

Among the 324 New Mexico cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Santa Fe Foothills ranks #3 - the 99th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Santa Fe Foothills only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#8 of 324
98th percentile in New Mexico
Median Gross Rent
#41 of 409
81st percentile in New Mexico
Median Home Value
#3 of 324
99th percentile in New Mexico
Poverty Rate
#275 of 408
33rd percentile in New Mexico
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#7 of 409
98th percentile in New Mexico

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within New Mexico only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

98thIncome percentile

98th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Santa Fe Foothills's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$1,111,500 2nd percentile more affordable than 2% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). This entry sits in this band. Santa Fe Foothills $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Santa Fe Foothills, NM Santa Fe Foothills, NM's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Santa Fe Foothills, NM-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Santa Fe Foothills, NM median $192,630/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Santa Fe Foothills, NM's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Santa Fe Foothills, NM. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 80.1%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 5.2%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 37.2%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
710
Median Income
$192,630
Median Home Value
$1,111,500
Median Age
66.7
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Labor force participation
37.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
80.1%

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
15.9%
Carpool
20.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
6.4%
Work from Home
57.4%

Based on 251 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for New Mexico - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$85
avg/month
Natural Gas
$40
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$42
avg/month
Total Utilities
$167
estimated/month

Estimates reflect New Mexico state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a New Mexico state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Santa Fe Foothills sits in

Cost of Living Index
92.2
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,685/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
86.0 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in New Mexico

San Miguel
707 people
San Antonito CDP (Bernalillo County)
706 people
Las Tusas
716 people
Cimarron
717 people
Peña Blanca
701 people
La Cueva CDP (Santa Fe County)
724 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Santa Fe Foothills's 710 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Williamson, GA
710 people
Augusta, IL
710 people
Bowen, IL
710 people
Wellsburg, IA
710 people
Holcomb, MO
710 people
Perry, MO
710 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Santa Fe Foothills's $192,630 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Campton Hills, IL
$192,727 median income
Centerport, NY
$192,530 median income
Pinecrest, FL
$192,477 median income
Pine Lakes Addition, SD
$192,813 median income
Hayfield, VA
$192,813 median income
Victoria, MN
$192,821 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Santa Fe Foothills, NM Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Santa Fe Foothills, NM - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 79.7% 7.8% 11.3% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 19.0% White 79.7% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 1.3% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 7.8% Two or more races 11.3% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Santa Fe Foothills compares to nearby New Mexico cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Santa Fe Foothills (this city) 710 $192,630
San Miguel 707 $55,219
San Antonito CDP (Bernalillo County) 706 $61,250
Las Tusas 716 $56,109
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NM OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Santa Fe Foothills, NM?

What is the population of Santa Fe Foothills, NM? +

The population of Santa Fe Foothills, NM stands at 710 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Santa Fe Foothills, NM? +

In Santa Fe Foothills, the typical household earns $192,630 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Santa Fe Foothills? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Santa Fe Foothills; the closest available measure is the New Mexico state average, a cost of living index of 92.2 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within New Mexico vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Santa Fe Foothills, NM? +

Homes in Santa Fe Foothills carry a median value of $1,111,500, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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