At a Glance
Median Income
$52,273
$68,029 per capita
Home Value
$877,600
Zillow: $570,822
Median Rent
$1,095/mo
24.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
70.3%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
13.0%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.8%
11.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tesuque a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 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 13.0% (261% 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.
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 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population1,087
Median Age67.7 yrs
Density192/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$52,273
Per Capita$68,029
Unemployment13.0%
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%
Health
Obesity25.8%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,950/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain10.7 in/yr
AQI45 (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.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 465 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.