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Tesuque, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Santa Fe County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,087 Population 192/sq mi density
$52,273 Median Income $68,029 per capita
$877,600 Home Value $570,822 Zillow
$1,095 Median Rent 24.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
346 Violent Crime/100K 4,283 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$52,273 median income, 3.7% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$877,600 home value, $1,095/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
346 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
70.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Tesuque, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,273
30% below
$68,029 per capita
Home Value
$877,600
211% above
Zillow: $570,822
Median Rent
$1,095/mo
6% below
24.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
346/100K
9% below
4,283/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
70.3%
109% above
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.8%
20% below
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Tesuque Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
311%
Rent
94%
Poverty
64%
Bachelor's
209%
Unemployment
103%
Crime
91%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tesuque a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tesuque residents earn a median household income of $52,273 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $68,029. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,768 business establishments, including 465 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tesuque is $877,600 , 211% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $570,822. Median rent is $1,095/month, with 24.9% 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 1977.

Safety & Crime

Tesuque reports 346 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 9% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,283/100K.

Education

70.3% of adults in Tesuque hold a bachelor's degree or higher (109% above the national average). 98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tesuque has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population1,087
Median Age67.7 yrs
Density192/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,273
Per Capita$68,029
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$10,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177

Housing

F
Home Value$877,600
Rent$1,095
Ownership69.4%
Zillow$570,822
Housing Units853
Rent Burden24.9%

Crime

F
Violent346/100K
Property4,283/100K

Health

Obesity25.8%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,950/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.8 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation6,931 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+70.3%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+30.6%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 24% / D 73%
Commute19 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations82
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Tesuque was built in 1977.
26.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Santa Fe Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 465 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.