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Taos, NM
B+
Population: 6,524
Home Price: $304,900
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Overview
Taos is a small town in the state of New Mexico with a population of 6,524. Taos has a short summer and cold winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
20.5 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Short Summer and Cold Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Taos, NM
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Taos
New Mexico
United States
Per Capita Income
$32,466
$28,049
$32,693
Median Household Income
$37,083
$53,812
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
12.2%
7.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
16.7%
17.4%
10.5%
Age
Taos
New Mexico
United States
Median Age
52.6
44.7
42.3
Gender
Taos
New Mexico
United States
Male
50.8%
49.6%
49.8%
Female
49.2%
50.4%
50.2%
Race
Taos
New Mexico
United States
White
70.5%
61.9%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.3%
1.0%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
3.7%
16.9%
2.7%
Asian
0.4%
0.5%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
14.3%
9.8%
2.7%
Multiracial
10.8%
9.9%
5.2%
Housing Information
Taos
New Mexico
United States
Median Home Price
$304,900
$184,937
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$781
$667
$801
Family Households
24.7%
24.7%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
43.7%
43.7%
26.2%
Homeowners
63.0%
79.3%
72.9%
Renters
37.0%
20.7%
27.1%
Education
Taos
New Mexico
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
7.0%
9.5%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
20.8%
20.8%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
24.7%
23.6%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
9.4%
8.9%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
14.8%
12.0%
15.0%
Proficiency
Taos
New Mexico
United States
Mathematics
22.4%
24.1%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
34.6%
33.8%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Taos
New Mexico
United States
Murder
0.0
5.8
3.0
Rape
0.0
23.5
38.0
Robbery
67.1
37.1
40.7
Assault
251.6
420.6
188.5
Property Crime
Taos
New Mexico
United States
Burglary
838.5
509.0
336.1
Theft
4175.8
1291.1
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
301.9
190.3
167.1
Arson
NA
20.6
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Taos, NM
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
dining
bistro
kitchen gadgets
happy hour
wood fired
cookware
hot dog
bakery
mexican
personal chef
pizza
bbq
beer
natural foods
familyrun
authentic
restaurant
takeout
middle eastern
delicious
video games
fitness
baseball
soccer players
bowling
collegiate
college football
gaming
soccer
weight lifting
college hoops
outdoors
football
nfl
boxing
mlb nfl nhl
teams
basketball
olympics
athlete
inspired by
home decor
fine art
collection
creative
graphic design
canvas
arts culture
amazing artwork
mandala
gallery
nature
multimedia artist
photography
literary
film photography
mixed media
fashion
literary arts
paintings
camping
camping hiking
hiking camping
books
hiking
metal detecting
cycling hiking
gadgets
side gig
video games
side hustle
fitness
toys
hunting
running cycling
treasure hunting
photography
adventures
river rafting
bike hike
outdoor
dining
radio show
creative
arts culture
corporate
fitness wellness
educational
podcast network
photography
sports
tv
fashion
videoaudio
marketing
hub
warner bros
lifestyle
studio
ceoing
patio
outdoor patio
outdoor dining
dining
camping
outdoor living
camping backpacking
portable outdoor
camping hiking
hiking camping
backpacking
outdoor shower
outdoor adventures
outdoor indoor
hiking
tent
mountains
cycling hiking
mountain
indooroutdoor
furniture
home decor
survival gear
amazon
cool gadgets
storage box
soap dispenser
survival kits
wall decor
accessories
decor
coffee shop
shelves
fidget toys
gas station
toys
gift card
order online
farmers market
bakery
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