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Crime in Taos summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Taos. Key points include:
There were 443 total crimes in Taos in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Taos is 6,915.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Taos is 936.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Taos is 5,978.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Taos is 226.32% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Taos Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Taos / 100k People |
New Mexico / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 443 | 6,915.4 | 3,468.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 60 | 936.6 | 717.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 10.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 31.2 | 65.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 57 | 889.8 | 587.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 383 | 5,978.8 | 2,751.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 71 | 1,108.3 | 500.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 273 | 4,261.6 | 1,750.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 39 | 608.8 | 499.9 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Taos summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Taos. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Mexico. Key points include:
The cost of living in Taos is 107 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Taos is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Taos is $439,303.
The median income in Taos is $47,304.
Taos's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Taos Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Taos | New Mexico | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 94 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 134 | 86 | 100 |
| Housing | 93 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 94 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Taos, NM Weather
The average high in Taos is 63.6° and the average low is 31.4°.
There are 37.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 12.6 inches of precipitation each year with 36.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Taos |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 63.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 31.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 37.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 12.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 36.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Taos Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Taos
The current population in Taos is 6,458. The population has increased 15.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,458 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 6,468 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 6,458 | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 6,524 | 9.6% |
| 2020 | 5,950 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 5,967 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 6,021 | 5.9% |
| 2017 | 5,687 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 5,735 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 5,711 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 5,713 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 5,711 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 5,661 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 5,655 | 1.0% |
| 2010 | 5,597 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Taos
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Taos is:
45.4% White with 2,930 White residents.
0.3% African American with 18 African American residents.
0.6% American Indian with 40 American Indian residents.
1.9% Asian with 121 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 8 Hawaiian residents.
0.9% Other with 61 Other residents.
2.8% Two Or More with 184 Two Or More residents.
47.9% Hispanic with 3,096 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Taos | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45.4% | 36.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.3% | 1.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 8.5% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.8% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 47.9% | 48.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Taos
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Taos is 46.3% female with 2,990 female residents.
Taos is 53.7% male with 3,467 male residents.
| Gender | Taos | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.3% | 50.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 53.7% | 49.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Taos for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Taos completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Taos completed 9-12th grade.
19.0% of adults in Taos completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Taos completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Taos completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Taos completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Taos completed master's degree.
5.0% of adults in Taos completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Taos completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Taos | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Taos, New Mexico
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7.5% of households in Taos earn Less than $10,000.
5.6% of households in Taos earn $10,000 to $14,999.
12.5% of households in Taos earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.5% of households in Taos earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.1% of households in Taos earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.2% of households in Taos earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.1% of households in Taos earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.3% of households in Taos earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.1% of households in Taos earn $150,000 to $199,999.
10.0% of households in Taos earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Taos | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.5% | 6.6% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.6% | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.5% | 8.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.5% | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.1% | 11.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.2% | 16.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.1% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.3% | 15.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.1% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.0% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
