La TierraNM
A town of 315.
Is La Tierra a good place to live?
89% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in La Tierra, against 23% in New Mexico’s towns and 29% across U.S. towns. No town among the 74 in New Mexico we compare has a higher median age than La Tierra. 15% of the land in La Tierra is conserved, above both New Mexico’s towns (3.9%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). La Tierra has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
315 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Bandelier National Monument and 20 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around La Tierra. Close and well known come first.
12 mi National MonumentBandelier National Monument248K visitors a year
6 mi MuseumGeorgia O'Keeffe Museum
22 mi National PreserveValles Caldera National Preserve85K visitors a year
7 mi Park & preserveSanta Fe Plaza
18 mi National Historical ParkPecos National Historical Park37K visitors a year
14 mi Ski areaSki Santa Fe, Santa Fe, Q3855588 runs · 1,753 ft verticalPhoto credits
Bandelier National Monument: Andrew Dunn (talk · contribs), CC BY-SA 2.0 · Georgia O'Keeffe Museum: John Phelan, CC BY 3.0 · Valles Caldera National Preserve: Jesse Allen and Robert Simmon, Public domain · Santa Fe Plaza: See above, CC BY 2.0 · Pecos National Historical Park: Mosamiazaz at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Ski Santa Fe, Santa Fe, Q38555: Ybratcher, CC BY-SA 4.0
Moving to La Tierra: who provides what
La Tierra is unincorporated, so Santa Fe County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 27, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in La Tierra.
In La Tierra, the median household income runs higher than in the typical New Mexico or U.S. town
The median household income in La Tierra is $246,000. Since 2013, La Tierra has lost 57 jobs, to 6 in 2023. 6.3% of La Tierra residents live below the poverty line.
| La Tierra | New Mexico towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $246,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.3% | 21% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In La Tierra, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
La Tierra has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. La Tierra’s July high is 86°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
La Tierra has set aside 15.4% of its land for conservation
3.6 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Wildfire leads a high hazard risk in La Tierra
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
La Tierra stands out in New Mexico and nationally, with fewer of its adults who have obesity
21% of adults have obesity in La Tierra. Of the 74 New Mexico towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than La Tierra. 41% of adults have high blood pressure in La Tierra.
| La Tierra | New Mexico towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 35% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 8.8% | 16% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 8.5% | 13% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 34% | 36% |
| What stands out | La Tierra | NM |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 3.9% | 16.5% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 5% | 20.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 17% | 7.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Homes in La Tierra sell for about $2.06M
Among 74 New Mexico towns, just 7 have a higher share of households owning their home than La Tierra.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Everything we know about La Tierra
Colleges nearby
5 within 15 miles of the center of La Tierra
About 4 of every 100 La Tierra residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across New Mexico.
100% of working residents leave La Tierra for work
Where La Tierra’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About La Tierra
Census-designated place in New Mexico, United States
La Tierra is a census-designated place (CDP) in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census. As of the 2020 census, La Tierra had a population of 312. The CDP is in northern Santa Fe County. It is bordered to the east and southeast by Tano Road and to the southwest by Las Campanas. It is 8 miles (13 km) northwest of Santa Fe, the state capital.
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- Area
- 9.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 6,677 ft
Questions about La Tierra
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is La Tierra, NM a good place to live?
La Tierra has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.