Taos Ski Valley, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Taos County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
39 Population 14/sq mi density
39°F Avg Temperature
2,927 Violent Crime/100K 10,244 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,927 violent crimes/100K (670% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Taos Ski Valley, NM

At a Glance

Violent Crime
2,927/100K
670% above
10,244/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.6%
3% above
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
23.9%
26% below
10.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F

How Taos Ski Valley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Taos Ski Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
103%
Crime
770%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Taos Ski Valley a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Taos Ski Valley reports 2,927 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 670% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 10,244/100K.

Education

34.6% of adults in Taos Ski Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Taos Ski Valley 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

Population39
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density14/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$33,910
Unemployment
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,521M
Avg Weekly Wage$873

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$578,085
Housing Units301
Rent Burden30.9%

Crime

F
Violent2,927/100K
Property10,244/100K

Health

Obesity23.9%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death12,930/100K

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Rain22.0 in/yr
AQI16 (Good)
Elevation10,826 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 25% / D 72%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Taos Ski Valley was founded in 1996.
The median home in Taos Ski Valley was built in 1978.
50.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Taos Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.508 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
2.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 151 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.