At a Glance
Median Income
$46,579
$40,667 per capita
Home Value
$432,700
Zillow: $437,444
Median Rent
$915/mo
36.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
937/100K
6,026/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.2%
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.7%
13.1% smoking rate
How Taos Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Taos's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Taos a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Taos residents earn a median household income of $46,579 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,667. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% 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 Taos is $432,700 , 53% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $437,444. Median rent is $915/month, with 36.2% 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 1981.
Safety & Crime
Taos reports 937 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 146% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,026/100K.
Education
36.2% of adults in Taos hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Taos has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 16.
Data Overview
People
Population6,468
Median Age52.2 yrs
Density1,069/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born12.9%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$46,579
Per Capita$40,667
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$1,521M
Avg Weekly Wage$873
Housing
F
Home Value$432,700
Rent$915
Ownership60.1%
Zillow$437,444
Housing Units3,897
Rent Burden36.2%
Crime
F
Violent937/100K
Property6,026/100K
Health
Obesity28.7%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death12,930/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain12.7 in/yr
AQI16 (Good)
Elevation6,957 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.2%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+19.1%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 25% / D 72%
Commute22 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Taos was founded in 1795.
The median home in Taos was built in 1981.
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.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
12.9% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 151 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.