The Town FilesSanta Fe County, New Mexico
156,105 people. The median home is worth $446,300 (typical New Mexico town: $187,400) and the median household earns $79,071.
Towns in Santa Fe County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | 87,505 | $444,900 | $73,482 | 46.3 |
| Edgewood | 6,174 | $306,400 | $84,761 | 36.4 |
| Eldorado at Santa Fe | 6,005 | $591,900 | $106,633 | 63.2 |
| La Cienega | 3,885 | $517,100 | $85,250 | 44.2 |
| Agua Fria | 2,913 | $270,400 | $65,101 | 39.6 |
People and housing
| Santa Fe County | Typical New Mexico town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $446,300 | $187,400 |
| Median rent | $1,389 | $916 |
| Median household income | $79,071 | $55,614 |
| Median age | 48.7 | 39.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.1% | 18.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.0% | 18.0% |
Jobs and pay
61,826 jobs in 2024, average pay $61,218 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,038 storm events in Santa Fe County from 1996 to 2026, with 12 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Santa Fe County has been included in 10 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4529: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3460: Covid-19 |
| October 29, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4199: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| October 29, 2013 | Flood | DR-4152: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3229: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 23, 2002 | Fire | FM-2408: Nm - Borrego Fire - 5-23-02 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).