Living in Taos, NM
Taos, New Mexico Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
5,967
Unemployment
7.4%
Poverty
27.3%
Median Home
$260,800
Median Income
$29,300
Median Rent
$708
Taos SnackAbility
4Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
8
Affordability
3
Diversity
9
Safety
4
Amenities
7
Education
8
Commute
10
Taos, NM Crime Report
336Total Crimes
5,634.7Total Crimes / 100k People
127.51%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Taos / 100k People |
New Mexico / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 336 | 5,634.7 | 3,945.0 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 19 | 318.6 | 832.2 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 8.6 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 4 | 67.1 | 111.6 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 15 | 251.6 | 650.5 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 317 | 5,316.1 | 3,112.7 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 50 | 838.5 | 696.8 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 249 | 4,175.8 | 1,988.8 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 18 | 301.9 | 427.2 | 219.9 |
Taos, NM Cost Of Living
102Taos's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Taos | New Mexico | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 90 | 92 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 100 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 124 | 86 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 89 | 97 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 95 | 87 | 100 | |
Taos, NM Photos
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Rankings for Taos in New Mexico
Map Of Taos, NM
Population over time in Taos
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Race | Taos | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.4% | 37.4% | 60.7% |
| African American | 0.2% | 1.8% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 5.5% | 8.7% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 39.2% | 48.8% | 18.0% |
Gender in Taos
| Gender | Taos | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.9% | 50.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 43.1% | 49.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Taos for adults over 25
| Education | Taos | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 20.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 29.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Taos, New Mexico
| Income | Taos | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.0% | 8.6% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 13.4% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 17.9% | 11.9% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.3% | 10.8% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.7% | 13.3% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.5% | 17.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.3% | 11.5% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6.8% | 12.2% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.8% | 4.6% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.3% | 4.1% | 7.7% |
