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Tesuque, NM
Census-designated place in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.
Population
1,079
Land area
5.7sq mi
People per sq mi
191
ZIP codes
0
Tesuque and its ZIP codes
Tesuque at a glance
- Tesuque is about 11 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,865, 13% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $849,300 (about 3.4 times the New Mexico figure) and median rent is $1,141 a month.
Local data for Tesuque, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tesuque, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,865
Poverty rate
18.4%
Median home value
$849,300
Median rent
$1,141/mo
Homeownership
72.7%
Bachelor's or higher
66.2%
Median age
68.3
Average commute
14.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (214), Irish Americans (165), Italian Americans (81).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Santa Fe County. PPP loans are for Tesuque.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,379
61,880 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$82,474
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.39B
FY 2026, $15,426 per person
How people get to work
Tesuque, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone58.8%
- Carpooled1.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home36.1%
Average one-way commute: 14.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tesuque, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,038
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
388
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 18°F
12.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tesuque, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.0%
U.S. 33.3% -7.3 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
11.2%
U.S. 12.8% -1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities near Tesuque
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Peak PlaceCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1.3 |
| EncantadoCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 2.7 |
| Tano RoadCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 11.5 |
| ChupaderoCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.8 |
| Hyde ParkCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 2.1 |
| Tesuque PuebloCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 2.2 |
| Rio en MedioCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.7 |
| La TierraCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 9.8 |
| Santa FeCity | 5.8 mi | 52.2 |
| Cuyamungue GrantCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 2.5 |
| Las CampanasCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 10.4 |
| Agua FriaCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 2.4 |
| Tres ArroyosCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 9.2 |
| ConejoCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1.9 |
| CuyamungueCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 1.2 |
| Santa Fe FoothillsCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 8.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tesuque, NM in?
- Tesuque is in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Tesuque, NM?
- About 1,079 people live in Tesuque, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tesuque?
- Nearby places include Peak Place (2.5 mi), Encantado (3 mi), Tano Road (3.6 mi), Chupadero (4.1 mi), Hyde Park (4.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023