Eldorado at Santa Fe is a small town of 5,471 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $93,969
and a 3.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 105 (US average = 100), which is
5% above the national average.
Strengths:
Eldorado at Santa Fe stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Eldorado at Santa Fe is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Eldorado at Santa Fe city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 104.8
Eldorado at Santa Fe's overall cost of living index is 104.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Eldorado at Santa Fe costs roughly 5% more than the average American city.
Metric
Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM
National Avg
Median Home Value
$484,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$2,065
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
95.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$93,969
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
Eldorado at Santa Fe's violent crime rate is 607.2 per 100,000 residents
— 60% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
607.2 /100k
Property Crime
3434.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Eldorado at Santa Fe is served primarily by THE MASTERS PROGRAM.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM
National Avg
School District
THE MASTERS PROGRAM
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
66.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
99.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Eldorado at Santa Fe sees average highs of 42.6°F in January
and 85.5°F in July,
with 14.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 28.1 inches of snow per year.
Eldorado at Santa Fe's cost of living index is 105, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Eldorado at Santa Fe roughly 5% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $484,800 and median rent is $2,065/month.
Eldorado at Santa Fe's violent crime rate is 607.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3434.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Eldorado at Santa Fe are operated by THE MASTERS PROGRAM.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 66.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM has a population of 5,471, a median household income of $93,969, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Eldorado at Santa Fe averages 42.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.0 inches
with about 28.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code: 87508.
The population of Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico is 5,471 with a median age of 62.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Eldorado at Santa Fe: cost of living index 105 (100 = US average), median home $484,800, median household income $93,969, crime index 161 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Eldorado at Santa Fe side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
