Population 23,201 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Santa Fe
Household size in Santa Fe
| Period | Santa Fe | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.82 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.70 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.84 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.65 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.65 people per household, Santa Fe sits right at the national average. The typical household here is smaller than in the Houston area as a whole, where it has 2.91 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.82, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Santa Fe
| Period | Santa Fe | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.5 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.4 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.0 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.8 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Santa Fe is 42.0 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has crept up from 41.3 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Santa Fe
| Period | Santa Fe | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.3% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Santa Fe than nationally: 9.3%, against 11.6%. Compared with other Texas cities, Santa Fe has a lower share of single-parent households than most.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Santa Fe
Renters in Santa Fe
| Period | Santa Fe | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.1% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Santa Fe is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About half of owners (49.3%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.5 points, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Santa Fe
| Period | Santa Fe | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.5% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Santa Fe: 8.1% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Houston area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.9 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Santa Fe
| Period | Santa Fe | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Santa Fe is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1996, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1986 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the southeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Santa Fe
| Period | Santa Fe | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $880 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $945 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,061 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,375 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$495 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Santa Fe costs $1,375 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $495 a month from 2006–10, a 56% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Santa Fe
Bachelor's degrees in Santa Fe
| Period | Santa Fe | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.3% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.0% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.2% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Santa Fe: 24.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the west.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Santa Fe
| Period | Santa Fe | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.5% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.5% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.3% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.2% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Santa Fe is close to the national rate: 90.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in the wider Houston area (84.8%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.8 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Santa Fe
| Period | Santa Fe | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Santa Fe runs well above the national rate: 8.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Santa Fe has higher unemployment than at least four in five Texas cities. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Santa Fe compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | 2.65 | 42.0 | 9.3% | 14.6% | 8.1% | 1996 | $1,375 | 24.2% | 90.2% | 8.2% |
| Hitchcock | 2.71 | 38.4 | 17.4% | 28.1% | 8.6% | 1993 | $1,439 | 22.0% | 88.2% | 6.1% |
| Dickinson | 2.93 | 32.2 | 18.3% | 28.5% | 7.5% | 1993 | $1,271 | 25.0% | 84.3% | 8.4% |
| La Marque | 2.58 | 37.6 | 16.1% | 32.3% | 7.2% | 1986 | $1,542 | 24.0% | 87.2% | 6.4% |
| Hillcrest | 2.46 | 50.2 | 6.9% | 26.7% | 10.6% | 1972 | $1,384 | 32.4% | 89.4% | 3.1% |
| League City | 2.88 | 38.5 | 7.3% | 24.8% | 6.0% | 2002 | $1,855 | 47.6% | 94.7% | 4.3% |
| Texas City | 2.54 | 39.3 | 16.2% | 45.2% | 10.2% | 1982 | $1,403 | 20.1% | 85.2% | 6.4% |
| Alvin | 2.94 | 35.0 | 13.7% | 29.4% | 15.4% | 1987 | $1,269 | 21.5% | 83.8% | 4.4% |
| Bayou Vista | 1.85 | 58.2 | 3.2% | 9.9% | 20.3% | 1979 | $2,083 | 30.3% | 94.5% | 10.1% |
| Liverpool | 3.03 | 39.1 | 10.2% | 15.6% | 15.7% | 1995 | $1,453 | 19.9% | 83.3% | 2.3% |
| San Leon | 2.58 | 40.2 | 9.8% | 12.3% | 14.5% | 1998 | $1,128 | 12.3% | 71.3% | 8.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Santa Fe. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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