At a Glance
Median Income
$69,063
$24,773 per capita
Home Value
$213,600
Zillow: $230,621
Violent Crime
963/100K
3,360/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.3%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
10.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
326 sunny days/yr
How Mora Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mora's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mora a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mora residents earn a median household income of $69,063 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,773. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,768 business establishments, including 465 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mora is $213,600 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,621. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Mora reports 963 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 153% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,360/100K.
Education
55.3% of adults in Mora hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% above the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mora has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population518
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density64/mi²
Male / Female30% / 70%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,063
Per Capita$24,773
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$10,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
A+
Home Value$213,600
Rent
Ownership84.3%
Zillow$230,621
Housing Units414
Rent Burden30.2%
Crime
F
Violent963/100K
Property3,360/100K
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,950/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain24.9 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation7,240 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.3%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+29.0%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 24% / D 73%
Broadband58.5%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Mora was built in 1958.
31.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Taos Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 465 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
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