Checked
Santa Rosa, NM
City in Guadalupe County, New Mexico.
Population
2,462
Land area
5sq mi
People per sq mi
493
ZIP codes
0
Santa Rosa and its ZIP codes
Santa Rosa at a glance
- Santa Rosa is about 28 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 74th among 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
- The median household income is $48,789, 24% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $111,600 (55% below New Mexico) and median rent is $727 a month.
Local data for Santa Rosa, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Santa Rosa, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,789
Poverty rate
23.2%
Median home value
$111,600
Median rent
$727/mo
Homeownership
66.8%
Bachelor's or higher
18.3%
Median age
35.0
Average commute
14.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,050), Filipino Americans (64), German Americans (51).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Guadalupe County. PPP loans are for Santa Rosa.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,481
1,487 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,445
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$49M
FY 2026, $10,995 per person
How people get to work
Santa Rosa, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.9%
- Carpooled17.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 14.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Santa Rosa, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
377
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 25°F
15.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Santa Rosa, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
24.4%
U.S. 11.1% +13.3 pts
Cities near Santa Rosa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Puerto de LunaCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 14.2 |
| PasturaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| NewkirkCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.1 |
| Lake SumnerCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 62.3 |
| Llano del MedioCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Santa Rosa, NM in?
- Santa Rosa is in Guadalupe County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Santa Rosa, NM?
- About 2,462 people live in Santa Rosa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Santa Rosa?
- Nearby places include Puerto de Luna (8.4 mi), Pastura (17 mi), Newkirk (26 mi), Lake Sumner (28 mi), Llano del Medio (30 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023