Taos, New Mexico

Population 5,661

Taos is located in Taos County, NM. The population is 5,661, making Taos the largest city in Taos County.

There are 11 public schools in Taos with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Taos is moderate , and there are 13 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Taos is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Taos property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Taos include Ranchos de Taos, Talpa and Taos Pueblo.

Taos Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 9.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 56.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 33.2%

Crime Rate

56.04% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 302
  • Violent Crimes: 319
  • Robbery: 67
  • Burglary: 839
  • Property Crime: 5
  • Larceny Theft: 4

Registered Offenders

41.03% Higher than national avg.
  • 13 offenders in Taos
  • 22.96 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

40 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 3
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 35

Unemployment

High 5.6%
  • New Mexico unemployment average: 4.4%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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11 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 11 K-12 public schools in Taos, NM and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Taos's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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1 Former Drug Lab view all

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15 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Taos, NM issued 15 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 15 permits, 9 were issued for single family homes and 6 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Taos, NM issued 36 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $700
  • 1 Bedroom: $704
  • 2 Bedrooms: $836
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,033
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,434

Zip Codes

87557 87571

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Environmental Hazards

40 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (156/156)
    Taos, NM has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Taos, NM is a red zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.86 Average
    Taos, NM is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 20.37°
  • February 22.7°
  • March 36.07°
  • April 42.03°
  • May 48.87°
  • June 61.98°
  • July 69.33°
  • August 63.47°
  • September 55.9°
  • October 44.83°
  • November 32.27°
  • December 25.2°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Taos, NM

Earthquakes
Taos, NM has a moderate risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Taos, NM has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Taos, NM has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Taos, NM has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Taos, NM: $30,500

Unemployment

Unemployment in Taos is 5.6%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.4% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 36.65%
White Collar - 63.35%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Susana Martinez
  • Sen. Martin Heinrich
  • Sen. Tom Udall

City Representatives

  • Ben R. Lujan

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

11 Cemeteries view all

1 FCC Tower view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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