What BestPlaces Users Say about Santa Fe
Santa Fe, New Mexico is a popular city known for its rich culture, art scene, and beautiful landscapes. It is also the state capital and boasts a thriving economy with opportunities in various industries. With its unique blend of modern amenities and historic charm, it's no wonder many people choose to call Santa Fe their home.
Summarized User Reviews: After reading through numerous reviews from residents of Santa Fe, it is clear that the city has a lot to offer. Many users praise the city for its beautiful scenery, friendly community, and diverse culture. Some also mention the high cost of living and traffic as downsides. Below are excerpts from four different reviews that showcase the overall sentiment towards living in Santa Fe.
1. Review by Sarah R.: "The natural beauty of Santa Fe is something that never gets old. The mountains, sunsets, and clear blue skies are just breathtaking. The community here is also very welcoming and always open to new ideas and cultures."
2. Review by John D.: "I've been living in Santa Fe for over a decade now and I can say without a doubt that it's my favorite place to live. The art scene is unparalleled and the food options are amazing. The only downside is the traffic during peak hours, but it's a minor inconvenience compared to all the positives of this city."
3. Review by Maria G.: "Santa Fe is a unique place with a rich history and vibrant culture. However, the cost of living is just too high for me. It's getting harder to afford a decent house or even rent in the city. If you can afford it, then it's a great place to live, but it can be tough for those on a budget."
4. Review by Michael L.: "As a retiree, I've lived in many different places, but Santa Fe definitely stands out. The climate is wonderful, the people are friendly, and there's always something to do. It's a bit on the expensive side, but the quality of life here is worth it."
based on 55 ReviewsGet to know Santa Fe with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Santa Fe
Cool place...lack of water, lakes biggest drawback - 2/24/2008
I think Santa Fe is cool b/c of it's uniqueness, climate. Many smaller scenic towns lack diversity or culture, Santa Fe has some of both.
The main drawback for me is lack of lakes and rivers. The dryness can get depressing. I'm looking for a gorgeous vacation area to live in summers/falls, and come to in winters on occasion to ski. I favor Whitefish Montana, Vermont & Bend Oregon b/c of their access to lakes and rivers. But I like Santa Fe's spicey
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My opinion - 10/16/2007
I think santa fe is one of the most uniques cities Ive ever been to. It really is unlike any place in the U.S. The only thing I dont like here are the people. Their are alot of people living here from some of the most wealthiest sections of Americas largest cities which means their are some very uptight and pretenchious people
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Housing & Job Availablity - 6/29/2007
I'm a G/L Accountant and would like to relocate to Santa Fe in 2007 or 2008. Have made at a minimum $45K in Arizona up to $62K. I have done some homework on the internet and it appears that Santa Fe surrounding areas have affordable housing but I'm not interested in a mobile home. Where can I find an affordable housing community and either commute to Albuquerque or work in Santa Fe in the Accounting field? It would be good to hear from other finance and accounting professionals or a realtor. What is so expensive about the standard of living besides the housing market? Phoenix is becoming a major populated city with prices over the US Nat'l average. It's a right to work state which means they can hire and fire you "at will" without any reason. This is good for employers and we have a huge real estate contracting industry. I'm looking for a slower pace, casual life style but one comment revealed that Santa Fe was 2nd to New York City. Does it have the hustle and bustle that NYC
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Sad Santa Fe - 5/6/2007
Like a previous comment made. It seems like Santa Fe has lost it's old town tharm. MY wife and I have visited there for the past two years, in hope of one day moving to retire. No middle class exists. The rich and poor are in there own worlds of self destruction. It's sad to think that this could be the future towns and cities of US. We found Taos to be a more friendly town. I think it's ok to move to other parts of the country, but remember the very things that may have attracted you to these places, the people that were born and raised there want to keep it that way. Never bring big city problems to small
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Santa Fe is changing rapidly - 4/9/2007
I first moved to Santa Fe, NM in '92 and found a delightful close-knit community with a bouyancy and delight in itself. We just walked down the street smiling at each other. The sense of humor was evident in the city's ability to laugh at itself and we at ourselves and each other. I returned to the city in 2004 to find almost all of the above characteristics gone. While there are still people here who are trying to pretend that atmosphere still exists, I can see the handwriting on the wall. I am so sad that my beautiful city has succumed to greed and out-of-control growth and all of the problems that brings. Humor has been replaced by anger and hostility is seen often. We are having approximately 40 break-ins a week and that doesn't count what's happening to cars. The city police department is down by 20 officers and no one is applying. Gangs have begun spilling over into the general population. Drunk driving is epidemic and deadly. Graffitti is everywhere. Developers have
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Delighted to be #2, says Santa Fe realtor - 3/28/2007
We're all pleased that Santa Fe was voted #2 best place for artists by Sperlings. This joins all the other "bests" for Santa Fe. All in all, this city of 80,000 souls is just a great place to be.
If you are thinking of moving here, I'm a realtor with Santa Fe Properties, and I'd be happy to give you some ideas! My number is 505.699.3985
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Santa Fe is a fabulous place to live! - 2/28/2007
I had to post something here to respond to the person that's moving out of santa fe because it's a "terrible place to raise kids" (I think that's how she put it). I've lived in Santa Fe for 6 years and have seen none of the apathy she suggests. Yes, gangs are a problem here, but in general it's an extremely safe little city, still. Most people I know don't lock their house or car and none of them have had breakins or theft. I agree, the schools aren't very good, and sometimes you'll run into rude people, but there are also a lot of super nice people, too. Sometimes it depends what you put out there, and sometimes it doesn't matter.
The best thing about Santa Fe, I think, is how vibrant and active it is for being such a small city. I think it's got a lot of energy and a great community feeling. There's also a very multicultural population, which I think is great. With the 3 colleges here and the Lensic Theater, a lot of great shows - dance, theater, music, etc. - come through
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SF - 1/26/2007
The sunsets are beautiful. The cost of living here can be trying when you consider that it is less just 61 mile south of
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I will be moving to Santa Fe next year - 10/27/2006
and I was wondering which area of town would be a good place to live, I have a 5 years old son and I'm looking for a safe area with other children he could play with. I am a middle class American. Any
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Moving to Santa Fe? - 9/18/2006
Hi everyone,
I'm thinking of moving to Santa Fe in the next few months. I understand that living in the city itself can be pretty expensive, but what about neighborhoods or surrounding towns that would be a little easier on the budget? Is there any sort of public transportation that connects the surrounding towns and suburbs? Which ones are low in crime, et al.? Thanks for all of your
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