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Santa Rosa, New Mexico

Santa Rosa, New Mexico, in Guadalupe county, is 87 miles SE of Santa Fe, New Mexico (center to center) and 112 miles E of Albuquerque, New Mexico. There are an estimated 2,744 people in the city.

The People and Families of Santa Rosa

In Santa Rosa, about 38% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, Santa Rosa isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Approximately 43% of Santa Rosa is non-white. In New Mexico, Santa Rosa is known for its racial diversity.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the city than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Santa Rosa had a median family income of $28,782.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Santa Rosa Housing

Approximately 65% of housing in Santa Rosa is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Santa Rosa, 91% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

High Points

Santa Rosa strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophySanta Rosa Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophySanta Rosa Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Santa Rosa Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 17%Santa Rosa Well-Paid Single Men
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Santa Rosa Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Santa Rosa, NM

Comparing Santa Rosa to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Men69
Age of the Population46
Senior Citizens33
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size64
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better25
People Above Poverty24
College Educated Adults21
Median Family Income13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work87
Public Transportation Use66
Working at Home42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
People Living Alone78
Housing Recently Built74

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