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Santa Cruz, NM

Santa Cruz, NM.

Population: 2,003 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$350,121
1-year appreciation
+7.7%
3-year appreciation
+7.2%
5-year appreciation
+19.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$350,121
House Price Index
406.5 (+0.8% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$605,000
Median list price
$379,000
Median days on market
539 days
Sale-to-list ratio
96.3%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+1.2%

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards
lightning, wildfire, winterWeather, drought, inlandFlooding

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
10.7 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
284

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Manhattan Project National Historical Park (17 mi)
Nearest airport
Ohkay Owingeh Airport (ESO) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.3 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+263 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Median annual property tax
$1,201
Households with broadband internet
40.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
46,542
Average weekly wage
$1,056
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
244

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents