Tuesday, October 7, 2008

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Santa Fe, New Mexico

       
Total population 72,056 Average January/July temperatures 30.2° / 69.6°
Median home price $ 319,106 Annual Precipitation 15.5 in. /yr.
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Santa Fe, New Mexico

High altitude helps define the "City Different," a nickname derived from its unique architectural styles.

Climate
Santa Fe experiences an average of over 300 days of sunshine per year, though six to eight major snowfalls are not uncommon.
Cultural Attractions
Santa Fe is considered the United States' third-largest art market and also contains museums.
Geography
The city is located in the Sangre De Cristo Mountains, at the foothills of the Rockies.
Historical
Santa Fe is the oldest capital city in the nation, with 2010 being the town's 400th birthday.
Recreation
Nambe Falls and Recreation Area, located on an Indian reservation, contains waterfalls and water activities, while skiing is also widely available in the area.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 46.02 ° / 14.37 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 86.27 ° / 53.02 °
Precipitation (?) 15.5 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 46 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 8
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 86
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 319,106
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $49420.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $41649
Maximum state income tax (?) 5.3 %
State sales tax (?) 7.88 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .580 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 7
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 9
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 6
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 30
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 8
Number of libraries within the county (?) 21
Number of museums within the county (?) 31
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 6
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 72,056
Population density (?) 1,793 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 85.4% growth
Population over 55 (?) 21,166 people
Education (?) 27 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 5
Number of clinics within the county (?) 54
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 7
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