Land and home values in Santa Fe County, New Mexico
Santa Fe County (metro core, Santa Fe, NM) covers 1,910 square miles and 57 census tracts. Residential land is about $12.80 per sq ft at the county median, from $6.71 in its most rural tracts to $30.80 in its most valuable. The typical home is worth about $463,000 and a 2-bedroom rents for about $1,740 a month, as of October 12, 2026.
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| Land: residential | $12.80 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $557,568 | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $139,392 | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $1,390 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $463,000 | value |
| Home: entry-level | $339,000 | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $683,000 | upper quartile |
| Build new | $177 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $1,440 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $1,740 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $2,210 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $2,330 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 4.5% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top tier | 4 | $32.50 | $1.11M | $2,240 |
| Upper | 13 | $21.80 | $799,000 | $2,000 |
| Mid | 19 | $12.60 | $462,000 | $1,740 |
| Entry | 15 | $10.50 | $318,000 | $1,540 |
| Rural | 6 | $11.40 | $619,000 | $1,940 |
Tiers rank neighborhoods by home value within each metro area; outside metro areas they follow how built-up the land is. They describe prices only.
Cities and towns
Highest-value places
| Place | Type | Land $/sq ft | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde Park | Community | $28.00 | $1.48M |
| Tesuque | Community | $22.70 | $916,000 |
| Tano Road | Community | $22.10 | $1.22M |
| Encantado | Community | $22.00 | $930,000 |
| La Tierra | Community | $20.00 | $2.16M |
| Seton Village | Community | $19.00 | $734,000 |
| Sunlit Hills | Community | $19.00 | $1.08M |
| Santa Fe Foothills | Community | $18.00 | $1.26M |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in Santa Fe County, NM?
Residential land in Santa Fe County, NM is about $12.80 per square foot, or $557,568 an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $139,392. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
What is the typical home value in Santa Fe County, NM?
The typical (median) home in Santa Fe County, NM is worth about $463,000, with entry-level homes around $339,000 and upper-end homes around $683,000, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in Santa Fe County, NM?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $1,740 a month in Santa Fe County, NM, a 1-bedroom about $1,440 and a 3-bedroom about $2,210 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in Santa Fe County, NM?
Farmland averages about $1,390 an acre in Santa Fe County, NM (USDA, including buildings), well below residential land.
Is this an appraisal?
No. Indicative values for screening, budgeting and negotiation, not an appraisal. For lending, a tax appeal or legal use, hire a state-licensed or certified appraiser.