Arroyo Seco, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Taos County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,107 Population 308/sq mi density
$69,917 Median Income $38,673 per capita
$525,500 Home Value $641,983 Zillow
$1,687 Median Rent 17.2% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$69,917 median income, 11.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$525,500 home value, $1,687/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$525,500
86% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,687/mo
45% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
80.6%
23% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,133
Median year built: 1984

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$525,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$641,983
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

80.6%
Owner-Occupied
19.4%
Renter-Occupied
81%
19%
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio
$828/mo
1 Bedroom
$927/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,129/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,496/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,758/mo
Census median rent: $1,687/mo

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
17.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
45% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1984
Average age of housing stock: 42 years
Homeownership Rate
80.6%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$525,500
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$641,983

Rent

Census Median Rent$1,687
FMR Studio$828
FMR 1-Bedroom$927
FMR 2-Bedroom$1,129
FMR 3-Bedroom$1,496
FMR 4-Bedroom$1,758

Market

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied80.6%
Renter-Occupied19.4%
Homeownership Rate80.6%
Total Housing Units1,133
Median Year Built1984
Rent Burden17.2%