Taos, NM

Living in Taos

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Bikeability 72
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Walkability 92
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 58
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Affordability 88
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Public Safety 69
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Airports 15
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Hospitals 83
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Colleges 2
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Schools 5
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Residents

6k Population +370 (2010–19)
51  y Median Age +9 (2010–19)
35% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
49% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian51%
Hispanic or Latino39%
Multiracial3%
Native American6%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate20%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree15%

Households

Family household49%
Householder living alone46%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$29k Median Household Income -$7.1k (2010–19)
73% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
15  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +11% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K43%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector61%
Self-employed15%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation3%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office27%
Service24%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van70%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Walked16%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$261k Median Home Value -$25k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$647 Median Monthly Rent +$46 (2010–19)
42% Owner-Occupied +6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached52%
Multiple units12%
Mobile home10%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier10%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K10%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity8%
LP gas1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas81%
Wood8%

Crime

Violent Crime in Taos

United States45
New Mexico61
Taos County28

Property Crime in Taos

United States48
New Mexico62
Taos County37

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (74%)(19%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton70%
Donald Trump16%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 1 9
Feb 31 1 8
Mar 38 1 8
Apr 45 1 5
May 54 1 0
Jun 62 2 0
Jul 66 3 0
Aug 65 3 0
Sep 58 2 0
Oct 48 1 2
Nov 37 1 5
Dec 28 1 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Taos

Inland Flooding42
Tornado3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Taos, NM

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Taos, NM

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Camino De Paz School
37 miles, SW
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Valley Baptist Academy
38 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Taos, NM

Hospitals

Hospitals near Taos, NM

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Airports

Airports near Taos, NM

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Pueblo Memorial Airport
144 miles, NE