Living in Tesuque, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tesuque · Census data 2020–2024
Tesuque has 1,079 residents with a median age of 68.3. The median household income is $55,865 (13% lower than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $849,300, the median rent is $1,141/month.
Tesuque is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Tesuque at a glance
- Population
- 1,079
- Median age
- 68.3State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $55,865State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $849,300State: $248,100
- Median rent
- $1,141/moState: $1,067
- Homeowners
- 72.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 66.2%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Tesuque a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 15 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the New Mexico median; home values 242% higher than the state median; unemployment of 19.5%; a poverty rate of 18.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Tesuque
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tesuque the median home value is $849,300, 155% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,141 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,288 a month in housing costs.
Tesuque median household income
The median household income in Tesuque is $55,865 and the income per person is $78,564. 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Tesuque: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 878
- Owner-occupied
- 72.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.3%
- Vacant
- 22.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 1.58
Tesuque demographics
- Population
- 1,079
- Median age
- 68.3
- Under 18
- 3.3%
- 65 and older
- 61.5%
- Households
- 681
- Foreign-born
- 5%
- Veterans
- 1.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tesuque ›
Education in Tesuque
66.2% of adults 25 and older in Tesuque have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 34.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tesuque
- Unemployment rate
- 19.5%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 36.1%
- Drive alone
- 58.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.7%
Tesuque vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesuque | 1,079 | $55,865 | $849,300 | $1,141 |
| Peak Place | 427 | $40,938 | $13,800 | $483 |
| Hyde Park | 189 | $194,464 | $1,375,000 | — |
| Tano Road | 1,586 | $183,162 | $1,133,900 | — |
| Chupadero | 334 | $101,094 | $1,030,500 | — |
| Tesuque Pueblo | 325 | $78,214 | $95,000 | $494 |
| La Tierra | 315 | $246,008 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Santa Fe | 89,019 | $73,482 | $444,900 | $1,463 |
| Cuyamungue Grant | 376 | $77,639 | $398,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Tesuque, NM?
The median household income in Tesuque is $55,865, 13% lower 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 Tesuque?
The median home value in Tesuque is $849,300, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
How much is rent in Tesuque?
The median gross rent in Tesuque is $1,141 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Tesuque, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 15 minutes. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the New Mexico median; home values 242% higher than the state median; unemployment of 19.5%; a poverty rate of 18.4%.
What is the median age in Tesuque?
The median age in Tesuque is 68.3 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Tesuque?
The average commute to work in Tesuque is 15 minutes; 36.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tesuque?
The unemployment rate in Tesuque is 19.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tesuque?
66.2% of adults in Tesuque 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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