A diverse economy, moderate climate and great quality of life make Santa Fe an ideal place to do business, retire or raise children. With a population of 63,000 the city has hundreds of years of history, a small-town charm combined with the sophistication of a world-class destination.

The Chamber’s Resource Center offers a relocation package that provides newcomers with a comprehensive overview of living and working in the Santa Fe area, as well as the vast recreational opportunities the northern New Mexico region has to offer.

Click Here to purchase relocation products online or call (505) 988-3279 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday MST.

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Read what others have to say about Santa Fe.

• Santa Fe was rated number ten on the World’s Best Cities list by the readers of Travel and Leisure magazine in August 2003.

• Santa Fe is the second best place to live in the United States, according to Cities Ranked & Rated. The book released in 2004 gave Santa Fe the second highest marks as the most livable city in the country.

• Santa Fe appeared in the "10 Best Places for Business and Careers" as determined by Forbes magazine in the May, 2003 issue.

• Santa Fe was named one of “Ten Dream Towns” by Outside Magazine in its September 2001 issue.

• Santa Fe was rated One of the Top Ten Places to Retire by Money Magazine in July 2000.

• “The second oldest city in the country is positioned to emerge as a tech-driven 21st-century hot spot. Santa Fe feels like Silicon Valley felt like 10 years ago.” Wired magazine – June 2000.

• Santa Fe was rated one of "The West's Best Places to Live" by Sunset Magazine in Spring 2002.

• Santa Fe was voted number two in the Top Ten Art Destinations for 2002 by American Style Magazine.

• Santa Fe was voted number four in Travel & Leisure magazine’s Best American Cities for 2002.

• In September of 2002, Santa Fe was rated in the Conde Nast Traveler magazine's "Readers Choice Awards" as one of America's top 10 travel destinations for the eleventh straight year.

• In 2002, the readers of Travel + Leisure voted Santa Fe their fifth most popular North American travel city.

• In April of 2003, AARP Magazine named Santa Fe one of the 15 best places in the country to "reinvent yourself."

• Where to Retire magazine listed Santa Fe as one of "Eight Great Tax-Friendly Towns" in its Winter 2003 issue.

• Santa Fe was named as one of the slimmest cities in the country in Men’s Fitness and Men's Journal named Santa Fe its number 5 Best Place to Live.

• Santa Fe was rated America’s Healthiest City by Organic Style magazine in September 2003.

Real Estate in Santa Fe

Whether you are seeking a mountain top estate with views to forever, an original adobe home close to the historic Plaza, or a casita or apartment for long- or short-term rental, Santa Fe has a home perfectly suited to your needs. The variety of property available is enormous, and the resources presented here are designed to help you make the best decision to fit your needs.

If you are buying a home, your first need is for a qualified real estate agent who is familiar with the local market. The agents listed here are all members of the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce, and many have links to their websites and email addresses.

The Santa Fe Association of Realtors (505) 989-8385 can provide you with real estate information and property tax information.

The Public Housing Authority (505) 988-2859 assists Santa Feans with renting houses and apartments and general information.

The Landlord Tenant Hotline (505) 983-8447 offers non-attorney advice for renters and landlords in order to prevent disputes arising.

The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority 800-444-6880 makes available low-interest loans, down payment and closing cost assistance to qualifying individuals.

Employment

Santa Fe has consistently maintained a low unemployment rate of 3-4% annually. The economy is heavily dependent on government and the hospitality industry, and the service and retail industries have shown consistent strong growth over the past few years.

Other industry clusters include: Biotech/biomedical, publishing, information technologies, medical practitioners, new media and financial services.

Los Alamos National Laboratory is thirty miles away and employs over 12,000 people throughout the region.

Chamber member Employment/Personnel Agencies can assist with job searches and placement. 

The following links can help you with more information.

New Mexican Classifieds
Santa Fe County Job Openings
City of Santa Fe Job Openings
Santa Fe Has Jobs.com
New Mexico High Tech Job Forum
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Labor Market Information

Department of Labor
301 W. De Vargas
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 827-7434

One Stop Career Center has extensive resources for job-hunters

State Personnel Office
2600 Cerrillos Rd.
P.O. Box 26127
Santa Fe, NM 87505-0127
(505) 476-7777

Health & Wellness

Santa Fe developed a reputation as a healing destination in the early part of the 20th century when railroads first allowed visitors from the East Coast to enjoy the clear healthful air and quiet rural lifestyle. The reputation of the city as an art colony attracted many creative individuals who were seeking tolerance, open space and low stress surroundings.

More recently, many healers and therapists representing a variety of disciplines have made Santa Fe their home, and the area enjoys a worldwide reputation as a destination for healing. Traditional medicine is also well represented in the Santa Fe area.