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Questa, NM


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Questa, New Mexico

Questa, New Mexico, in Taos county, is 72 miles N of Santa Fe, New Mexico (center to center) and 126 miles NE of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The village has a population of 1,864.

The People and Families of Questa

In Questa, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Questa had a median family income of $30,000. In Questa, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Questa.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Questa gave more campaign money ($1,060) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Questa Housing

Owners occupy 74% of the housing units in Questa. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. The average age of the housing in Questa is relatively low.

Commuting

In Questa, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Questa strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Questa Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Questa, NM

Comparing Questa to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Racial Diversity71
Male Share of the Population76
Age of the Population66
Female Share of the Population45
Senior Citizens45
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults44
People in Middle Class or Better25
People Above Poverty23
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work86
Short Commute Times42
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Property Taxes96
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Rents54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
People Living Alone55
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