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Santa Fe, TX
City in Galveston County, Texas. ZIP codes: 77510, 77517.
Population
12,901
Land area
17sq mi
People per sq mi
760
ZIP codes
2
Santa Fe and its ZIP codes
Santa Fe at a glance
- Santa Fe is about 6.6 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 228th among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $99,190, 26% above the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $325,800 (15% above Texas) and median rent is $1,240 a month.
Local data for Santa Fe, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Santa Fe, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$99,190
Poverty rate
10.4%
Median home value
$325,800
Median rent
$1,240/mo
Homeownership
81.3%
Bachelor's or higher
15.0%
Median age
43.0
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,948), German Americans (1,424), Irish Americans (983).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Galveston County. PPP loans are for Santa Fe.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,901
126,458 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,777
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.9B
FY 2026, $16,728 per person
How people get to work
Santa Fe, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.0%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.3%
- Worked from home7.5%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Santa Fe, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
638
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
52,889
42.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 46°F
60.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Santa Fe, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.1%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
Crime in Santa Fe
Santa Fe Police Department, reported to the FBI for 2025
- Violent crime
- 129
- per 100,000 people · 37% of the TX rate
- Property crime
- 597
- per 100,000 people · 33% of the TX rate
ZIP codes in Santa Fe
2 in or overlapping Santa Fe. Population shown
Cities near Santa Fe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DickinsonCity | 5.7 mi | 10 |
| La MarqueCity | 6.6 mi | 13.8 |
| HitchcockCity | 7.4 mi | 60.4 |
| Hillcrest VillageCity | 7.5 mi | 0.4 |
| League CityCity | 7.5 mi | 51.4 |
| Texas CityCity | 8.3 mi | 66.3 |
| WebsterCity | 10 mi | 6.3 |
| Bayou VistaCity | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| FriendswoodCity | 10 mi | 20.6 |
| BacliffCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| Nassau BayCity | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| KemahCity | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| Clear Lake ShoresCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| San LeonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.8 |
| LiverpoolCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| Tiki IslandVillage | 12 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Santa Fe, TX in?
- Santa Fe is in Galveston County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Santa Fe, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Santa Fe include 77510, 77517.
- What is the population of Santa Fe, TX?
- About 12,901 people live in Santa Fe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Santa Fe?
- Nearby places include Dickinson (5.7 mi), La Marque (6.6 mi), Hitchcock (7.4 mi), Hillcrest Village (7.5 mi), League City (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023