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Taos, NM
Town in Taos County, New Mexico.
Population
6,458
Land area
6.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,067
ZIP codes
0
Taos and its ZIP codes
Taos at a glance
- Taos is about 61 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- It is the 34th most populous of 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
- Households here earn a median of $47,304 a year, 26% less than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $445,900 (80% above New Mexico) and median rent is $883 a month.
Local data for Taos, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Taos, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,304
Poverty rate
13.7%
Median home value
$445,900
Median rent
$883/mo
Homeownership
59.3%
Bachelor's or higher
39.0%
Median age
53.7
Average commute
25.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,864), German Americans (853), Irish Americans (678).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Taos County. PPP loans are for Taos.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,611
10,996 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,449
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$312M
FY 2026, $9,039 per person
How people get to work
Taos, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.7%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked5.9%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home15.3%
Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Taos, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
493
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
96
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 12°F
12.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Taos, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.5%
U.S. 33.3% -4.8 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
12.5%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
13.7%
U.S. 11.1% +2.6 pts
Cities near Taos
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Ranchos de TaosCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 3.5 |
| TalpaCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 1.3 |
| Taos PuebloCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 15.6 |
| Arroyo SecoCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 6.8 |
| Arroyo HondoCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| VaditoCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| Picuris PuebloCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| San CristobalCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.9 |
| Rio LucioCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| Taos Ski ValleyVillage | 16 mi | 2.9 |
| PeñascoCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| ChamisalCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| Angel FireVillage | 18 mi | 28.4 |
| Eagle NestVillage | 21 mi | 4.5 |
| DixonCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 11.5 |
| Ojo SarcoCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Taos, NM in?
- Taos is in Taos County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Taos, NM?
- About 6,458 people live in Taos, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Taos?
- Nearby places include Ranchos de Taos (2.1 mi), Talpa (3.5 mi), Taos Pueblo (5 mi), Arroyo Seco (8.8 mi), Arroyo Hondo (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023