Mount Taylor, NM

New Mexico

Mount Taylor is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 482. Residents earn $110,083 per year, which is 46% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
482 Population 252/sq mi density
$110,083 Median Income $32,980 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$110,083 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $110,083
46% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.3%
40% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.9%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.5%
40% lower than US avg

How Mount Taylor Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population482
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density252/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 48%

Economy

A+
Median Income$110,083
Per Capita$32,980
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$868M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity37.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.7%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain9.7 in/yr
Elevation6,421 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
CommuteN/A
Broadband53.0%
Libraries3

Is Mount Taylor a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mount Taylor receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Mount Taylor offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mount Taylor is $110,083, which is significantly higher than the national average — 46% above $75,149. This places Mount Taylor among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

20.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Mount Taylor experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.7 inches, including 7.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Mount Taylor has a population of 482 with a density of 252 people per square mile. The median age is 33.8 years, 13% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (48.3%).

Population

482
Total Population
252
People / sq mi
33.8yrs
Median Age
13% below US avg
1.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.2%
Female 54.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Mount Taylor vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only84.9%
8% above US avg
Spanish15.1%
13% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Mount Taylor vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mount Taylor is $110,083, which is 46% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Mount Taylor vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$110,083
46% above US avg
Per Capita Income$32,980
Avg Weekly Wage$934
IRS Avg AGI$41,403

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.5%
40% below US avg
Establishments (County)449
County GDP$868M

Business (County)

Restaurants46
Healthcare44
Retail57
Manufacturing5

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,380
32% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$828
1 Bedroom$927
2 Bedrooms$1,129
3 Bedrooms$1,496
4 Bedrooms$1,758

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,380
32% below US avg
In Mount Taylor, 37.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.7% report depression. 28.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Mount Taylor vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.9%
18% above US avg
Diabetes13.5%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure31.2%
Asthma10.1%
COPD6.1%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.8%
Physical Inactivity28.3%
Depression22.7%
Mental Distress17.4%
Physical Distress15.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate65.9%
Premature Death16,697/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment4.9/10
Exercise Access53.3%
Healthcare Facilities44

Crime Rates: Mount Taylor vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Safety Score

Mount Taylor has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 9.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall9.7 inches
75% below US avg
Snowfall7.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation6,421 ft (1,957 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density252/sq mi
Coordinates35.1241°N, 107.8075°W
County FIPS35006
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 20.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 1.6-point margin. 53.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48%
D 49.6%

Winner: Democrat by 1.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.3%
40% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score4.65
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density252/sq mi
Total Area1.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access53.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities44
Restaurants46
Retail Stores57

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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