1. For a city in the desert, the walking options in Santa Fe are pretty impressive.
Source: WalkScore
2. Although this doesn’t seem to have much impact on the methods people use to commute.
Source: Social Explorer
3. Even though most of them have a pretty short trip to make.
Source: Social Explorer
4. You’ll be able to find your perfect cup of coffee here on your way to the office.
Source: WalkScore
Each marker designates a coffee shop
5. And there are plenty of spots for something a bit stronger after quitting time.
Source: WalkScore
Each marker designates a bar
6. As long as you’re downtown, might as well stop by one of the many places to shop.
Source: Place Of Mine
Heat map showing “Shopping”
7. Or catch a show.
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Source: Place of Mine
Heat map showing “Art and Theater”
8. Watch out though—parts of this city can be dangerous.
Source: Trulia
9. Make sure you’ve got your phone on you just in case (it’s probably an iPhone or an Android).
Source: MapBox
Red dots are iPhones, green are Androids
10. You won’t have to worry about reception.
Source: OpenSignal
11. Maybe crime would go down if people came together to embrace the differences, like at the center of town.
Source: The Cooper Center
12. Salaries tend to be on the lower end of the spectrum in Santa Fe…
Source: Social Explorer
13. … Even though most people have gotten a good education.
Source: Social Explorer
14. Which has to be frustrating if you’re trying to buy a house with these prices…
Source: Trulia
15. … but the home values around here mean you should get a good chunk of change if you’re selling.
Source: Social Explorer
16. Unfortunately for some people neither buying or selling isn’t an option.
Source: Social Explorer
17. But why would you want to sell your home and leave Santa Fe anyway, with all the great school options.
Source: WalkScore
Each marker designates an elementary school
18. And check it out, fellas: You’re outnumbered!
Source: Social Explorer
19. See, even other New Mexico residents are flocking here.
Source: TownDesktop
20. And those who do leave apparently want a bigger city life anyway. Who needs ‘em.
Source: Forbes
