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Truchas, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Taos County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
278
Population
40/sq mi density
$39,632
Median Income
$29,769 per capita
$1,140
Median Rent
39.7% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
346
Violent Crime/100K
4,283 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$39,632 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
346 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Rent
$1,140/mo
2% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
52.9%
19% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
212
Median year built: 1984
Ownership vs. Renting
52.9%
Owner-Occupied
47.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$828/mo
1 Bedroom
$927/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,129/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,496/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,758/mo
Census median rent:
$1,140/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
39.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
28% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1984
Average age of housing stock: 42 years
Homeownership Rate
52.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $316,106 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,140 |
| FMR Studio | $828 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $927 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,129 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,496 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,758 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 52.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 47.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 52.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 212 |
| Median Year Built | 1984 |
| Rent Burden | 39.7% |