At a Glance
Violent Crime
0/100K
7,246/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
29.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.9%
10.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F
323 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Taos Ski Valley a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Taos Ski Valley reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,246/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population39
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density14/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans27.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$33,910
Unemployment29.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,521M
Avg Weekly Wage$873
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$560,733
Housing Units301
Rent Burden30.9%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property7,246/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary1,449/100K
Health
Obesity23.9%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death12,930/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Sunny Days323/yr
Rain22.0 in/yr
AQI37 (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%
Broadband17.0%
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.
1.6% 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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