Who moves to Santa Fe, and where they go
Every year the IRS counts how many people move between counties, based on the addresses on their tax returns. Here is what that shows for Santa Fe County, NM, home of Santa Fe, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 6,836from other US counties
- Moved out
- 6,731to other US counties
- Net
- +105more arrivals than departures
- From abroad
- 65tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Bernalillo County, NM (Albuquerque) | 855 |
| Rio Arriba County, NM | 382 |
| Sandoval County, NM (Rio Rancho) | 246 |
| Los Alamos County, NM | 206 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 157 |
| San Miguel County, NM | 145 |
| Travis County, TX (Austin) | 135 |
| Torrance County, NM | 129 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 118 |
| Taos County, NM | 96 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 88 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 83 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Bernalillo County, NM (Albuquerque) | 1,123 |
| Sandoval County, NM (Rio Rancho) | 559 |
| Rio Arriba County, NM | 383 |
| San Miguel County, NM | 190 |
| Los Alamos County, NM | 181 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 140 |
| Torrance County, NM | 137 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 115 |
| Taos County, NM | 90 |
| Valencia County, NM | 80 |
| Denver County, CO (Denver) | 79 |
| Doña Ana County, NM (Las Cruces) | 77 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 2,393 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in New Mexico and 4,443 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 157 |
| Travis County, TX (Austin) | 135 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 118 |
| Harris County, TX (Houston) | 88 |
| Dallas County, TX (Dallas) | 83 |
| Doña Ana County, NM (Las Cruces) | 82 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 76 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 76 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 140 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 115 |
| Denver County, CO (Denver) | 79 |
| Doña Ana County, NM (Las Cruces) | 77 |
| Travis County, TX (Austin) | 60 |
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 60 |
| Pima County, AZ (Tucson) | 53 |
| El Paso County, CO (Colorado Springs) | 53 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Santa Fe come from?
Most people moving into Santa Fe County, NM come from nearby counties, led by Bernalillo County, NM (855 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Los Angeles County, CA.
Where do people leaving Santa Fe move to?
The top destination is Bernalillo County, NM (1,123 people). Farther away, the most popular is Maricopa County, AZ.
Are more people moving to Santa Fe or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 6,836 people moved into Santa Fe County, NM from elsewhere in the US and 6,731 moved out, a net gain of 105 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Santa Fe with any city it trades people with, like Santa Fe vs Los Angeles, Santa Fe vs Austin, Santa Fe vs Phoenix, Santa Fe vs Houston.
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, county-to-county migration data for filing years 2022 to 2023, the latest available. Counts are people (the number of personal exemptions, which the IRS uses to approximate individuals): tax filers plus dependents whose address moved to a different county between the two filing years. People who do not file returns are not counted, and the IRS hides very small flows to protect privacy. Figures are for the whole county, not just the city of Santa Fe.