How long is the commute from Santa Fe, NM?
Workers who live in Santa Fe, NM take an average of 21.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.6% of workers drive alone to work.
1.1% take public transportation.
2.7% of workers walk to work.
17.3% work from home.
4.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.0 minutes (±0.8)
- Public transportation
- 1.1%
- Work from home
- 17.3%
- Households without a car
- 4.5%
How people in Santa Fe get to work
| Means of transportation | Santa Fe | Santa Fe County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.6% (±1.8 points) | 68.1% | 73.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.2% (±1.3 points) | 8.4% | 9.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% (±0.4 points) | 0.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.7% (±0.7 points) | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±0.5 points) | 2.0% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.3% (±1.5 points) | 18.4% | 12.2% | 15.1% |
In Santa Fe, the average commute is lower than in Santa Fe County (23.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in New Mexico (23.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Santa Fe, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Santa Fe County (0.8%).
It is also higher than in New Mexico (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Santa Fe County, Santa Fe ranks 14 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 114 of 195.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Santa Fe
| Vehicles available | Santa Fe | Santa Fe County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% (±0.9 points) | 4.2% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.0% (±1.9 points) | 35.6% | 33.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.1% (±1.9 points) | 36.0% | 36.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.4% (±1.3 points) | 24.3% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Santa Fe, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Santa Fe County (4.2%).
It is also lower than in New Mexico (5.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Santa Fe
| Santa Fe | Santa Fe County | New Mexico | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.3% (±1.5 points) | 18.4% (±1.2 points) | 12.2% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% (±0.8 points) | 94.6% (±0.8 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.7% (±1.2 points) | 90.1% (±1.1 points) | 86.5% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Santa Fe, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Santa Fe County (90.1%).
It is also higher than in New Mexico (86.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Santa Fe
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | — | 21.0 minutes (±0.8) | — |
| Agua Fria | 1.9 mi | 25.2 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Tres Arroyos | 3.5 mi | 32.1 minutes (±8.9) | Higher |
| Tano Road | 5.2 mi | 35.2 minutes (±11.2) | Higher |
| Las Campanas | 5.7 mi | 20.4 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Tesuque | 6.9 mi | 14.9 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| La Cienega | 9.3 mi | 24.4 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Eldorado at Santa Fe | 9.7 mi | 32.9 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
| Cañoncito | 12 mi | 29.8 minutes (±6.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Tesuque, NM (14.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Agua Fria, NM (25.2 minutes), Tres Arroyos, NM (32.1 minutes), Tano Road, NM (35.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Santa Fe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Nambe | 29.3 minutes (±2.1) |
| 9 | El Rancho | 28.8 minutes (±2.2) |
| 10 | El Valle de Arroyo Seco | 26.1 minutes (±6.1) |
| 11 | Agua Fria | 25.2 minutes (±4.1) |
| 12 | La Cienega | 24.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 13 | Pojoaque | 22.1 minutes (±1.5) |
| 14 | Santa Fe | 21.0 minutes (±0.8) |
| 15 | Las Campanas | 20.4 minutes (±4.2) |
| 16 | Tesuque | 14.9 minutes (±3.1) |
Showing 9 of 16 places in Santa Fe County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Santa Fe
How long is the average commute in Santa Fe?
Workers who live in Santa Fe, NM take an average of 21.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Santa Fe without a car?
4.5% of households in Santa Fe have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Santa Fe?
17.3% (±1.5 points) of workers who live in Santa Fe worked from home, and 91.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Santa Fe city, New Mexico
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Santa Fe city, New Mexico
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Santa Fe city, New Mexico
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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