Art, light, altitude; costly and small. Median home price runs about $561K with an effective property tax near 0.67% — roughly $3,759/yr on the median home.
Scorecard
Dimension
Santa Fe
Median home price
$561K
Effective property tax
0.67%
Tax friendliness
5/10
Winter mildness
4/10
Summer comfort
9/10
Walkability
5/10
Outdoor access
8/10
Culture & food
9/10
Healthcare
8/10
Airport connectivity
5/10
Schools
5/10
Safety
5/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
9/10
Growth trajectory
6/10
Who it fits: outdoor-first households, anyone prioritizing healthcare, buyers with room in the budget. Who should look elsewhere: