At a Glance
Median Income
$41,071
$28,445 per capita
Home Value
$225,300
Zillow: $408,265
Violent Crime
171/100K
570/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.7%
9.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Questa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Questa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Questa a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Questa residents earn a median household income of $41,071 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,445. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,449 business establishments, including 151 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Questa is $225,300 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $408,265. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Questa reports 171 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 570/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.0% of adults in Questa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Questa has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population2,112
Median Age52.7 yrs
Density298/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$41,071
Per Capita$28,445
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$1,521M
Avg Weekly Wage$873
Housing
B+
Home Value$225,300
Rent
Ownership82.6%
Zillow$408,265
Housing Units1,128
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent171/100K
Property570/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity28.7%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death12,930/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain13.4 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation7,617 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 25% / D 72%
Commute28 min
Broadband70.5%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Questa was built in 1980.
20.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Taos Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.508 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 151 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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