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Taos, NM


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Taos, New Mexico

Taos, New Mexico, in Taos county, is 53 miles NE of Santa Fe, New Mexico (center to center) and 109 miles NE of Albuquerque, New Mexico. There are an estimated 4,700 people in the town.

The People and Families of Taos

In Taos, about 40% of adults are married. In Taos, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the town isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Taos has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Taos had a median family income of $33,564. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Taos. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in the town.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($26,050) in Taos. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Taos Housing

Approximately 53% of housing in Taos is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Taos contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the town.

Commuting

In Taos, 81% of commuters drive to work. Taos is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in the town than other towns.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyTaos Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyTaos Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Taos College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Taos Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 15%Taos Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Taos, NM

Comparing Taos 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
Racial Diversity96
Female Share of the Population910
Age of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women79
Senior Citizens67
Well-Paid Single Men47
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size11
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income37
People in Middle Class or Better25
People Above Poverty24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use88

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Property Taxes84
Affordability of Rents43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime12
Low Property Crime11

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Historic Taos

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Pueblo de Taos (Denver and Rio Grande Railway) 1891 (est.)

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Pueblo de Taos (Denver and Rio Grande Railway) 1891 (est.)

A Mexican interior. between 1880 and 1897

A Mexican interior (the fireplace) between 1880 and 1897

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