Question 1

Is 87505 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 87505 in Santa Fe has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Santa Fe city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 87505 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 87505?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 87505 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 87505. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 87505 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Santa Fe. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 87505?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 87505 is approximately $565K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 87505 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 87505 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 87505 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 87505 has an overall NeighborScore of 63/100, placing it in the moderate range for Santa Fe. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 63/100, 87505 scores similarly to the middle tier of Santa Fe neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
NEW MEXICO CONNECTIONS ACADEMY	04–12	—	—	—
THRIVE COMMUNITY SCHOOL	KG–08	—	—	—
CHAPARRAL ELEMENTARY	KG–06	—	—	—
E.J. MARTINEZ ELEMENTARY	PK–06	—	—	—
FRANCIS X. NAVA ELEMENTARY	PK–06	—	—	—
SALAZAR ELEMENTARY	PK–06	—	—	—
SANTA FE HIGH	09–12	—	—	—
EDWARD ORTIZ MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
R.M. SWEENEY ELEMENTARY	PK–05	—	—	—
RAMIREZ THOMAS ELEMENTARY	PK–05	—	—	—
MANDELA INTERNATIONAL MAGNET (MIMS)	07–12	—	—	—
EARLY COLLEGE OPPORTUNITIES	09–12	—	—	—
MILAGRO MIDDLE	07–08	—	—	—
Santa Fe Indian School	07–12	—	—	—