At a Glance
Median Income
$59,323
$31,223 per capita
Home Value
$356,300
Zillow: $407,102
Violent Crime
941/100K
10,650/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.7%
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Talpa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Talpa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Talpa 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
Talpa residents earn a median household income of $59,323 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,223. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% 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 Talpa is $356,300 , 26% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $407,102. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Talpa 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
55.7% of adults in Talpa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% above the national average).
87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Talpa 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
Population1,126
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density860/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$59,323
Per Capita$31,223
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$1,521M
Avg Weekly Wage$873
Housing
B
Home Value$356,300
Rent
Ownership88.2%
Zillow$407,102
Housing Units806
Rent Burden30.9%
Crime
F
Violent941/100K
Property10,650/100K
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death12,930/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.7 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation7,090 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.7%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+18.6%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 25% / D 72%
Commute16 min
Broadband62.6%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Talpa was built in 1982.
18.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Taos Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.508 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.0% 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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