Questa
Village in Taos County, New Mexico
Questa is a village in Taos County, New Mexico, with 1,742 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7,461 ft (2,274 m) above sea level. The nearest town is San Cristobal, 7.1 miles S.
- 1,742residents (2020 Census)
- 7,461 ftelevation · 2,274 m
- 8.2 sq miland area · 21.4 km²
- 211 / sq mipopulation density
- 87519ZIP code
About Questa
Questa is a village in Taos County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Questa had a population of 1,742. The village has trails into the Rio Grande Gorge, trout fishing, and mountain lakes with trails that access the Sangre de Cristo Mountains that overlook the area. Questa is on the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway, near the confluence of the Rio Grande and the Red River. The "Gateway to the Rio Grande del Norte Monument", its visitors can drive to an overlook of the Red River meeting the Rio Grande in the depth of the gorge. The Carson National Forest parallels Questa to the east. The Columbine Hondo Wilderness and Latir Peak Wildness are in the Carson National Forest close to Questa.
With a large Hispanic population, the village economy was historically largely dependent on agriculture and income from a now-closed Chevron molybdenum mine. Many residents also commute to Taos, Red River, and Angel Fire to work in the hospitality industries there.
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Living in Questa
- Median household income
- $47,308
- Median home value
- $233,500
- Median rent
- $703/mo
- Median age
- 51.8
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Questa had 1,742 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,742 |
|---|---|
| Density | 211 per sq mi (82 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Questa at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Taos County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 1,742 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.25 sq mi (21.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.52 sq mi (1.34 km²) |
| Elevation | 7,461 ft (2,274 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.7106° N, 105.6059° W |
| ZIP code | 87519 |
| Official website | questa-nm.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3560870 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Questa
- San Cristobal7.1 mi S
- Red River10.4 mi E
- Taos Ski Valley12.5 mi SE
- Arroyo Hondo12.6 mi S
- Arroyo Seco13.1 mi S
- Taos Pueblo17.1 mi S
- Costilla18.9 mi N
- Eagle Nest22.2 mi SE
- Taos22.4 mi S
- Ranchos de Taos24.1 mi S
- Talpa25.6 mi S
- Angel Fire30.0 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Questa
What county is Questa in?
Questa is in Taos County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Questa, NM?
1,742 people lived in Questa at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Questa, NM?
The ZIP code of Questa is 87519.
What is the elevation of Questa?
7,461 feet (2,274 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Questa?
San Cristobal (7.1 mi), Red River (10.4 mi), Taos Ski Valley (12.5 mi), Arroyo Hondo (12.6 mi), Arroyo Seco (13.1 mi).
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