Santa Teresa is a small town of 6,396 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $58,320
and a 2.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Santa Teresa stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Santa Teresa is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Santa Teresa 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: 94.4
Santa Teresa's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Santa Teresa costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Santa Teresa, NM
National Avg
Median Home Value
$212,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$934
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,320
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
Santa Teresa's violent crime rate is 545.4 per 100,000 residents
— 44% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
545.4 /100k
Property Crime
3165.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Santa Teresa is served primarily by GADSDEN.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Santa Teresa, NM
National Avg
School District
GADSDEN
—
Elementary Schools
14
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
5
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
40.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Santa Teresa sees average highs of 57.7°F in January
and 94.7°F in July,
with 10.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.0 inches of snow per year.
Santa Teresa's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Santa Teresa roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $212,700 and median rent is $934/month.
Santa Teresa's violent crime rate is 545.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3165.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Santa Teresa are operated by GADSDEN.
The district has 14 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 40.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Santa Teresa, NM has a population of 6,396, a median household income of $58,320, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Santa Teresa averages 57.7°F in January and 94.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 10.1 inches
with about 2.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Santa Teresa, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code: 88008.
The population of Santa Teresa, New Mexico is 6,396 with a median age of 32.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Santa Teresa: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $212,700, median household income $58,320, crime index 146 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Santa Teresa side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
