Living in Santa Teresa, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Santa Teresa · Census data 2020–2024
Santa Teresa has 6,041 residents with a median age of 33.2. The median household income is $63,161 (about the same as the New Mexico median), the median home value is $215,100, the median rent is $1,356/month.
Santa Teresa at a glance
- Population
- 6,041
- Median age
- 33.2State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $63,161State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $215,100State: $248,100
- Median rent
- $1,356/moState: $1,067
- Homeowners
- 73.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.6%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Santa Teresa a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.9%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the New Mexico median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 23.9%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Santa Teresa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Santa Teresa the median home value is $215,100, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,356 per month, which is 35% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,335 a month in housing costs.
Santa Teresa median household income
The median household income in Santa Teresa is $63,161 and the income per person is $27,458. 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Santa Teresa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,240
- Owner-occupied
- 73.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.3%
- Vacant
- 5.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.84
Santa Teresa demographics
- Population
- 6,041
- Median age
- 33.2
- Under 18
- 27.2%
- 65 and older
- 11.8%
- Households
- 2,125
- Foreign-born
- 22.6%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Santa Teresa ›
Education in Santa Teresa
37.6% of adults 25 and older in Santa Teresa have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 12.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Santa Teresa
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 1.7%
- Drive alone
- 85%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.9%
Santa Teresa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Teresa | 6,041 | $63,161 | $215,100 | $1,356 |
| Prado Verde | 474 | $250,001 | $423,300 | — |
| Canutillo | 5,962 | $40,682 | $106,600 | $838 |
| Sunland Park | 17,463 | $62,814 | $215,200 | $920 |
| La Union | 1,071 | $56,411 | $251,800 | — |
| Vinton | 2,585 | $65,991 | $109,100 | $918 |
| Westway | 3,484 | $44,852 | $106,000 | $1,152 |
| Anthony | 4,580 | $54,588 | $168,200 | $1,066 |
| Anthony | 8,767 | $38,132 | $116,000 | $561 |
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What is the median household income in Santa Teresa, NM?
The median household income in Santa Teresa is $63,161, about the same as 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 Teresa?
The median home value in Santa Teresa is $215,100, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
How much is rent in Santa Teresa?
The median gross rent in Santa Teresa is $1,356 per month, about 35% of household income.
Is Santa Teresa, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.9%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the New Mexico median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 23.9%.
What is the median age in Santa Teresa?
The median age in Santa Teresa is 33.2 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Santa Teresa?
The average commute to work in Santa Teresa is 29 minutes; 1.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Santa Teresa?
The unemployment rate in Santa Teresa is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Santa Teresa?
37.6% of adults in Santa Teresa 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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