At a Glance
Home Value
$432,400
Zillow: $418,300
Median Rent
$935/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
187/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.1%
13.9% smoking rate
How Red River Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Red River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Red River a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Red River is $432,400 , 53% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $418,300. Median rent is $935/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Red River reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 187/100K.
Education
19.1% of adults in Red River hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Red River has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 16.
Data Overview
People
Population456
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density447/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$39,851
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,521M
Avg Weekly Wage$873
Housing
Home Value$432,400
Rent$935
Ownership34.3%
Zillow$418,300
Housing Units946
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property187/100K
Health
Obesity26.1%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death12,930/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Rain22.0 in/yr
AQI16 (Good)
Elevation8,617 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 25% / D 72%
Commute4 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Red River was built in 1980.
16.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Taos Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.508 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 151 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.