At a Glance
Median Income
$51,380
$21,673 per capita
Violent Crime
941/100K
10,650/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.2%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.5%
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Ranchos de Taos Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ranchos de Taos's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ranchos de Taos a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ranchos de Taos residents earn a median household income of $51,380 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,673. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,449 business establishments, including 151 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Ranchos de Taos reports 941 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 148% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 10,650/100K.
Education
54.2% of adults in Ranchos de Taos hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% above the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ranchos de Taos has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population2,348
Median Age26.6 yrs
Density665/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans18.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,380
Per Capita$21,673
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$1,521M
Avg Weekly Wage$873
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$407,102
Housing Units1,076
Rent Burden30.9%
Crime
F
Violent941/100K
Property10,650/100K
Health
Obesity29.5%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death12,930/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.7 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation6,976 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.2%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+15.8%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 25% / D 72%
Commute24 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Ranchos de Taos was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Taos Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.508 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.3% 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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