Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Santa Fe

Affordability

In Santa Fe, the median monthly rent is $1,463 and the median household income is $73,482 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). About 36% of Santa Fe residents rent their homes, meaning affordable housing options play an important role in the local market.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Santa Fe Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 843 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Santa Fe

According to Walk Score, the areas around Santa Fe's assisted properties score 46 (Car-Dependent) for walkability and 50 for bikeability. No Transit Score is available. These scores reflect conditions near the assisted properties specifically, not the city as a whole.

• Walk Score: 46 - Car-Dependent
• Bike Score: 50

Most errands in these areas will require a car. Residents who rely on public transit or walking should confirm bus routes and nearby amenities before committing to a specific property.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 42 schools across 12 districts serve Santa Fe, including 23 elementary, 3 middle, and 16 high schools. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Renting in Santa Fe, NM

The median gross rent in Santa Fe is $1,463 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (as of 2024). The median household income is $73,482 annually, according to the same source, which can help you gauge whether market-rate rents are within reach or whether income-based housing may be a better fit.

Affordable and income-based housing can significantly reduce what you pay each month. Lease Lantern tracks 14 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties in Santa Fe, covering 861 units across the city.

• Median market rent: $1,463/month (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024)
• Median household income: $73,482/year (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024)
• Share of residents who rent: 36% (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024)
• Affordable properties tracked: 14 properties, 861 units

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 14 HUD-assisted properties in Santa Fe were mapped for flood risk. None fall in a high-risk flood zone, which is a low level of flood exposure across the city's affordable housing stock.