Taos, NM
Living in Taos
Bikeability72
Walkability92
Commute100
Public Transit58
Affordability88
Public Safety69
Airports15
Hospitals83
Colleges2
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools5
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6kPopulation+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
$29kMedian 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
$261kMedian Home Value-$25k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$647Median 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
Private Schools
Private Schools near Taos, NM
Apostolic Praise Christian Academy
20 miles, SW
Camino De Paz School
37 miles, SW
Valley Baptist Academy
38 miles, SW
Adventist Academy of Santa Fe
52 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Taos, NM
St John's College
53 miles, S
New Mexico Highlands University
58 miles, S
University of Phoenix-New Mexico
100 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Taos, NM
Presbyterian Espanola Hospital
39 miles, SW
Los Alamos Medical Center
54 miles, SW
Santa Fe Phs Indian Hospital
54 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Taos, NM
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
60 miles, SW
Albuquerque International Sunport Airport
110 miles, SW
Durango-La Plata County Airport
131 miles, NW
Pueblo Memorial Airport
144 miles, NE