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Side-by-side: Santa Fe, NM vs Albuquerque, NM
Figures are for incorporated city limits unless noted. Crime rates are citywide and can hide neighborhood variation — see methodology.
| Metric | Santa Fe, NM | Albuquerque, NM | U.S. baseline | Context / gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 87,505 | 562,488 | N/A | City limits only (not metro / MSA) |
| Median household income | $62,000 | $65,604 | $78,538 | 21% below national average |
| Median home value | $570,000 | $266,700 | $303,400 | 88% above national average |
| Median rent | $1,600 | $1,085 | $1,348 | 19% above national average |
| Housing cost index | 118 | 84 | 100 | 100 = U.S. average (ACS home + rent) |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 4.3% | 4.2% | County LAUS rate, not city-only |
| Avg commute | 18 min | 23 min | 25 min | 28% below national average · relatively affordable / lower |
| Violent crime rate | 48 / 100k | Unavailable | 602.7 / 100k | FBI data gap for at least one city |
| Property crime rate | 62 / 100k | Unavailable | 3084.9 / 100k | FBI data gap for at least one city |
| Sunny days | 283 days | 309 days | 266 days | 6% above national average · relatively higher |
| Summer high | 85°F | 90°F | 87°F | NOAA normals · nearest station |
| Winter low | 19°F | 28°F | 34°F | NOAA normals · nearest station |
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