ZIP Code 87579, NM

Living in 87579

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Bikeability 92
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Walkability 91
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Commute 41
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Public Transit 95
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Affordability 85
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Public Safety 76
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Airports 17
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Hospitals 79
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Colleges 1
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Schools 3
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Residents

930 Population +115 (2010–19)
59  y Median Age +22 (2010–19)
38% College-Educated +33% (2010–19)
52% Family Households -17% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years5%
15 to 34 years10%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years52%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian22%
Caucasian7%
Hispanic or Latino70%
Multiracial<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate38%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household52%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone20%

Economy

$49k Median Household Income +$28k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty +22% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
99% Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K37%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K1%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%

Employers

Government21%
Private sector58%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts14%
Sales and office10%
Service68%

Commute

Car, truck, or van54%
Public transportation43%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$120k Median Home Value -$1.2k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$525 Median Monthly Rent +$3 (2010–19)
33% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached85%
Mobile home13%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197927%
Built 1960 to 196924%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K37%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$1M to $1.49M7%

House Heating Type

Electricity2%
LP gas29%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas19%
Wood48%

Crime

Violent Crime in 87579

United States45
New Mexico61
Taos County28

Property Crime in 87579

United States48
New Mexico62
Taos County37

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (79%)(15%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton76%
Donald Trump14%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 30 1 8
Feb 33 1 8
Mar 40 1 10
Apr 47 1 5
May 55 1 1
Jun 64 2 0
Jul 68 3 0
Aug 67 3 0
Sep 60 2 0
Oct 49 1 2
Nov 38 1 5
Dec 30 1 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 87579

Inland Flooding79
Tornado6
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Private Schools

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Camino De Paz School
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Colleges

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Hospitals

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Airports

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