Avondale, AZ vs Santa Fe, NM
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Avondale
66.3
#1552 nationally
Santa Fe
63
#1809 nationally
Avondale leads in crime level (10.1 vs 23.1). Santa Fe leads in walk score (39 vs 26). Santa Fe leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Avondale, AZ | Santa Fe, NM |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.3 (#1552) | 63 (#1809) |
| Population | 93,545 | 89,167 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,001 | $591,316 |
| Median Household Income | $76,496 | $67,663 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 10.1 | 23.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+48.9 |
D
66.3 Score
Avondale, AZ
Arizona community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$397,001
Population
93,545
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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D
63 Score
Santa Fe, NM
New Mexico community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$591,316
Population
89,167
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Southwest
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