Neighborhood in Santa Fe, Galveston County

Living in North Santa Fe, Santa Fe

B

1st of 4areas in Santa Fe
Overall score 65 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Santa Fe overall: B-

North Santa Fe covers part of Santa Fe, TX, home to about 3,100 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 4 areas we score in Santa Fe. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.

  • Coastal flooding risk is very high
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.9 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park1.6 mi
Cafe1.8 mi
Restaurant0.6 mi
Gym1.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare1.9 mi
Library2.4 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
3,100
Median rent
$830
Median home value
$397,000
Household income
$123,800
Average commute
31 min
Homes owned
98%
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What it's like to live in North Santa Fe

North Santa Fe is an area in Santa Fe with about 3,100 residents, homes built around 1991, mostly owner-occupied (98%) and 27% of households with children.

Our grade for North Santa Fe is B. That puts it 1st of 4 areas we grade in Santa Fe, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in North Santa Fe

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $830, 33% lower than the Santa Fe median.

Cons of living in North Santa Fe

  • Higher unemployment. 14% of the labor force is out of work, against 8.5% across Santa Fe.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of coastal flooding, hurricanes and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

North Santa Fe report card

Each grade compares North Santa Fe with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade A-

    Median rent $830, homes cost 3.2x income.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $123,800, 14% unemployed.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 82 of 100 on the state rating.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 129 violent crimes per 100k, 590 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade D+

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 31 min, 5.8% work from home.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C-

    24% have a bachelor’s degree.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    14% of adults uninsured.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    98% of homes owner-occupied.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    97% of homes have broadband.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

North Santa Fe compared with Santa Fe

Better than Santa Fe

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 98%17 points higher than Santa Fe (81%)
  • Median rent: $83033% lower than Santa Fe ($1,240)
  • Median household income: $123,80025% higher than Santa Fe ($99,190)

Worse than Santa Fe

  • Unemployment rate: 14%5 points higher than Santa Fe (8.5%)
  • Average commute: 31 min13% higher than Santa Fe (28 min)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • BWilliam F Barnett ElementaryElementary, Santa Fe ISD1.6 mi
  • CSanta Fe Junior HighMiddle, Santa Fe ISD2.7 mi
  • BSanta Fe High SchoolHigh, Santa Fe ISD3.8 mi

Cost of living in North Santa Fe

Median rent in North Santa Fe is $830 a month, 33% lower than the Santa Fe median. A household would need about $33,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $397,000, 22% higher than the Santa Fe median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,703 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSanta FeTexas
Median rent33% lower than Santa Fe$830$1,240$1,403
Median home value22% higher than Santa Fe$397,000$325,800$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Santa Fe3.2x3.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent1 points lower than Santa Fe39%40%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them17 points higher than Santa Fe98%81%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Santa Fe6.5%8.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Santa Fe199119901992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,703
Mortgage payment
$2,173
Property tax
$530
Median rent, for comparison
$830

Based on a $397,000 home in North Santa Fe, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereSanta FeTexas
Median household income25% higher than Santa Fe$123,800$99,190$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points higher than Santa Fe14%8.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points lower than Santa Fe5.3%10%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher9 points higher than Santa Fe24%15%34%
Average commute13% higher than Santa Fe31 min28 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than Santa Fe5.8%7.5%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Santa Fe0.8%0.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Santa Fe97%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingHigh
  • Coastal floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in North Santa Fe

Under 1820%
18 to 3415%
35 to 6447%
65 and over18%
Race and ethnicity
White69%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Black0.3%
Asian2.0%
Other or more than one race16%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Santa Fe

  1. 2B-Northwest Santa Fe
  2. 3CCentral Santa FeMedian rent $1,320
  3. 4D+Southeast Santa Fe

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. C+North Copperas CoveCopperas Cove
  2. B+Bluff Springs EstatesAustin
  3. B+Fairmont Park EastLa Porte

Questions about North Santa Fe

Is North Santa Fe a good place to live?

North Santa Fe covers part of Santa Fe, TX, home to about 3,100 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 4 areas we score in Santa Fe. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in North Santa Fe?

Renters in North Santa Fe pay a median of $830 a month, 33% lower than the Santa Fe median. The median home is worth $397,000, 22% higher than the Santa Fe median. A median home costs 3.2x the median household income, compared with 3.3x across Santa Fe.

What schools serve North Santa Fe?

The closest rated public schools are William F Barnett Elementary (elementary, rated B), Santa Fe Junior High (middle, rated C) and Santa Fe High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 2 Census block groups in this part of Santa Fe that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.