Ranchos de Taos, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
2,348 332.4M (US)
Median Age
26.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
54.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,380 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$373,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$430 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,258 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Taos County
3
Taos Urban Area
3
New Mexico
6

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Taos County
4
Taos Urban Area
4
New Mexico
6

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 81% of residents leaning left and 13% leaning right.

Liberal (83%) (13%) Conservative

Climate

Oceanic climate. Mild temperatures year-round with frequent rainfall and limited seasonal extremes. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 26
Feb 1 11 31
Mar 1 10 38
Apr 1 7 44
May 1 1 53
Jun 2 0 62
Jul 2 0 67
Aug 2 0 65
Sep 2 0 58
Oct 1 2 47
Nov 1 6 36
Dec 1 10 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Ranchos De Taos Elementary
<1 miles, S · 1star
Taos International School
<1 miles, NE · 1.9star
Vista Grande High School
1 miles, NE · 1.9star
Taos Academy
1 miles, NE · 2.8star
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Colleges

Northern New Mexico College
37 miles, W · 1.4star
St John's College
51 miles, SW · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Presbyterian Espanola Hospital
37 miles, W · 4.1star
Los Alamos Medical Center
52 miles, W · 3.2star
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Airports

Santa Fe Municipal Airport
58 miles, SW · 1star
Durango-La Plata County Airport
131 miles, NW · 1star
Pueblo Memorial Airport
146 miles, NE · 1star
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