Santa Fe, NM relocation guide
Moving to La Cienega, NM
$517,100Median home value
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About La Cienega
La Cienega is a historic farming village south of Santa Fe, named for the cienega (marsh) fed by natural springs. Adobe homes on large lots sit along the old El Camino Real corridor, with the Ortiz and Sandia mountains on the horizon.
Home prices in La Cienega
The median home value in La Cienega is $517,100.
Top places in La Cienega
- El Rancho de las Golondrinas — living history museum nearby.
- Santa Fe — the Plaza, Canyon Road galleries, and dining ~15 min north.
- Turquoise Trail (NM-14) — scenic byway through Madrid and Cerrillos.
- Sandia Mountains — hiking ~45 min southwest.
- Santa Fe National Forest — trailheads nearby.
Commuting from La Cienega
- Santa Fe Regional Airport, ~20 min; Albuquerque Sunport ~1 hr.
- I-25 and NM-14 are the main highways; Rail Runner commuter rail from Santa Fe.
- Many residents commute to Santa Fe or work in the arts.
La Cienega FAQs
- What is the housing market like in La Cienega, NM?
The median home value in La Cienega is $517,100. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from La Cienega, NM?
Santa Fe Regional Airport, ~20 min; Albuquerque Sunport ~1 hr.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.