In Taos, New Mexico, the median home price is $437,254, compared with the New Mexico median of $315,035; median household income is $58,950; the population is 34,543; schools rate 4.9 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 180.4 per 100k; and the average commute is 25.5 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Taos at a glance
Population
34,543
Median Household Income
$58,950
Typical Home Value
$437,254
School District Rating
4.9
Violent Crime Rate
180.4
Avg Commute Time
25.5
About Taos
Taos has a population of 34,543. The median home value is $437,254, 39% above the New Mexico median. Median household income is $58,950 (8% below the New Mexico median). The most populated towns are Taos, Questa, and Arroyo Hondo.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Taos
7 towns, by population.
County rankings in New Mexico
Every county in New Mexico, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
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- 03Lowest property taxLowest Property Taxes in New Mexico by County
- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in New Mexico
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in New Mexico
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- 07Lowest flood riskLowest Flood Risk Counties in New Mexico
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- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in New Mexico
- 10Best school ratingsNew Mexico School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in New Mexico
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in New Mexico
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in New Mexico
Taos at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Taos?
- Taos has a population of 34,543 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Taos?
- The median home value in Taos is $437,254. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Taos?
- Median household income in Taos is $58,950 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Taos in?
- Taos is in New Mexico.
- How many towns are in Taos?
- Taos contains 7 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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