Living in Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Taos Ski Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Taos Ski Valley has 65 residents with a median age of 40. The median household income is $76,875 (20% higher than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $369,200.
Taos Ski Valley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Taos Ski Valley at a glance
- Population
- 65
- Median age
- 40State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $76,875State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $369,200State: $248,100
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.4%
Is Taos Ski Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the New Mexico median; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
Cons: Home values 49% higher than the state median; unemployment of 28.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Taos Ski Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Taos Ski Valley the median home value is $369,200, 11% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Taos Ski Valley median household income
The median household income in Taos Ski Valley is $76,875 and the income per person is $32,223. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Taos Ski Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 295
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 89.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 1.97
89.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Taos Ski Valley has many vacation and second homes.
Taos Ski Valley demographics
- Population
- 65
- Median age
- 40
- Under 18
- 27.7%
- 65 and older
- 0%
- Households
- 32
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Taos Ski Valley ›
Education in Taos Ski Valley
30.4% of adults 25 and older in Taos Ski Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Taos Ski Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 28.3%State: 6%
- Average commute
- —State: 24 min
- Work from home
- 36.4%
- Drive alone
- 39.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 24.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Taos Ski Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taos Ski Valley | 65 | $76,875 | $369,200 | — |
| Red River | 450 | $22,384 | $427,500 | $933 |
| Arroyo Seco | 2,112 | $62,348 | $603,500 | $1,634 |
| Eagle Nest | 451 | $57,692 | $301,200 | $894 |
| San Cristobal | 203 | $78,472 | $385,400 | — |
| Taos Pueblo | 1,129 | $39,375 | $371,600 | $1,125 |
| Questa | 2,466 | $47,308 | $233,500 | $703 |
| Taos | 6,458 | $47,304 | $445,900 | $883 |
| Angel Fire | 1,111 | $107,554 | $546,800 | $1,052 |
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What is the median household income in Taos Ski Valley, NM?
The median household income in Taos Ski Valley is $76,875, 20% higher than the New Mexico median of $64,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Taos Ski Valley?
The median home value in Taos Ski Valley is $369,200, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
Is Taos Ski Valley, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the New Mexico median; a poverty rate of 12.3%. Minuses: home values 49% higher than the state median; unemployment of 28.3%.
What is the median age in Taos Ski Valley?
The median age in Taos Ski Valley is 40 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
What is the unemployment rate in Taos Ski Valley?
The unemployment rate in Taos Ski Valley is 28.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Taos Ski Valley?
30.4% of adults in Taos Ski Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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