Living in Santa Rosa, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Santa Rosa · Census data 2020–2024
Santa Rosa has 2,462 residents with a median age of 35. The median household income is $48,789 (24% lower than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $111,600, the median rent is $727/month.
Santa Rosa at a glance
- Population
- 2,462
- Median age
- 35State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $48,789State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $111,600State: $248,100
- Median rent
- $727/moState: $1,067
- Homeowners
- 66.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.3%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Santa Rosa a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the New Mexico median; a poverty rate of 23.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Santa Rosa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Santa Rosa the median home value is $111,600, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $727 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,212 a month in housing costs.
Santa Rosa median household income
The median household income in Santa Rosa is $48,789 and the income per person is $26,536. 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Santa Rosa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,018
- Owner-occupied
- 66.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.2%
- Vacant
- 25.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.72
Santa Rosa demographics
- Population
- 2,462
- Median age
- 35
- Under 18
- 25.1%
- 65 and older
- 9.7%
- Households
- 757
- Foreign-born
- 10.2%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Santa Rosa ›
Education in Santa Rosa
18.3% of adults 25 and older in Santa Rosa have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Santa Rosa
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 79.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.9%
Santa Rosa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa | 2,462 | $48,789 | $111,600 | $727 |
| Puerto de Luna | 378 | $250,001 | $242,300 | — |
| Vaughn | 493 | $29,135 | $34,300 | $437 |
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What is the median household income in Santa Rosa, NM?
The median household income in Santa Rosa is $48,789, 24% lower than the New Mexico median of $64,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Santa Rosa?
The median home value in Santa Rosa is $111,600, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
How much is rent in Santa Rosa?
The median gross rent in Santa Rosa is $727 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is Santa Rosa, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the New Mexico median; a poverty rate of 23.2%.
What is the median age in Santa Rosa?
The median age in Santa Rosa is 35 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Santa Rosa?
The average commute to work in Santa Rosa is 15 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Santa Rosa?
The unemployment rate in Santa Rosa is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Santa Rosa?
18.3% of adults in Santa Rosa have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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