New Mexico · Metropolitan Area
Tesuque is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 1,087. Residents earn $52,273 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Tesuque receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, below-average incomes. Tesuque offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Tesuque is $52,273, 30% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Tesuque is $877,600, making it a premium housing market at 211% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,095 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 16.8x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Tesuque is a highly educated community — 70.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Tesuque experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.8 inches, including 20.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 82.1% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 17.9% |
| 34% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,273 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $68,029 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,177 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $89,177 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,768 |
| County GDP | $10,087M |
| Restaurants | 465 |
| Healthcare | 561 |
| Retail | 775 |
| Manufacturing | 124 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,168 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.59% |
| Commute Time | 19.0 min |
| Work from Home | 26.6% |
| Census Median | $877,600 |
| 211% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $1,998,500 |
| Median List Price | $1,998,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $430 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 84.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,095 |
| 6% below US avg |
| Studio | $828 |
| 1 Bedroom | $927 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,129 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,496 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,758 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,168 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.59% |
| Obesity | 25.8% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.8% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.9% |
| Depression | 26.6% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 66.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,950/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 561 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 12.8 inches |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 20.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 6,931 ft (2,113 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 192/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7486°N, 105.9209°W |
| County FIPS | 35049 |
Winner: Democrat by 48.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 70.3% |
| 109% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.65 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 192/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 561 |
| Restaurants | 465 |
| Retail Stores | 775 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Avg Commute | 19.0 min |
| Work from Home | 26.6% |