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El Rancho, NM
Census-designated place in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.
Population
1,451
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
691
ZIP codes
0
El Rancho and its ZIP codes
El Rancho at a glance
- El Rancho is about 40 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $80,417 a year, 26% more than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $281,400 (13% above New Mexico) and median rent is $1,070 a month.
Local data for El Rancho, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
El Rancho, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,417
Poverty rate
19.6%
Median home value
$281,400
Median rent
$1,070/mo
Homeownership
77.8%
Bachelor's or higher
35.7%
Median age
39.1
Average commute
28.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (347), French Americans (132), German Americans (123).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Santa Fe County. PPP loans are for El Rancho.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,379
61,880 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$82,474
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.39B
FY 2026, $15,426 per person
How people get to work
El Rancho, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.3%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home7.4%
Average one-way commute: 28.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
El Rancho, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,038
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
388
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 16°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in El Rancho, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.5%
U.S. 33.3% -4.8 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
10.4%
U.S. 12.8% -2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.5%
U.S. 11.1% +5.4 pts
Cities near El Rancho
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JaconitaCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 0.7 |
| San Ildefonso PuebloCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 4.4 |
| JaconaCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.8 |
| PojoaqueCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 4.4 |
| La MesillaCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 4.5 |
| CuyamungueCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1.2 |
| El Valle de Arroyo SecoCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 5.1 |
| Santa Clara PuebloCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 2 |
| NambeCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 8.7 |
| Cuyamungue GrantCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 2.5 |
| SombrilloCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.9 |
| Santa CruzCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.6 |
| EspañolaCity | 7.7 mi | 8.2 |
| CuartelezCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1.4 |
| La PueblaCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 2.8 |
| Tesuque PuebloCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is El Rancho, NM in?
- El Rancho is in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of El Rancho, NM?
- About 1,451 people live in El Rancho, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near El Rancho?
- Nearby places include Jaconita (1.4 mi), San Ildefonso Pueblo (1.9 mi), Jacona (2.4 mi), Pojoaque (3.5 mi), La Mesilla (4.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023