Taos Ski Valley, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
39 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
47.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
34.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,975 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
74.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$464,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$422 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,351 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
6.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Taos County
3
Taos Urban Area
3
New Mexico
6

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Taos County
4
Taos Urban Area
4
New Mexico
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 12 25
Feb 1 13 29
Mar 1 12 36
Apr 1 7 43
May 1 1 52
Jun 2 0 60
Jul 3 0 65
Aug 3 0 63
Sep 2 0 56
Oct 1 2 46
Nov 1 7 35
Dec 1 12 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 76% of residents leaning left and 18% leaning right.

Liberal (77%) (18%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 15%
Hillary Clinton 74%
Other 11%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NM State Senate District 6, NM State House District 42, NM
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Schools

Eagle Nest Middle
10 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Eagle Nest Elementary
10 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Arroyo Del Norte Elementary
10 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Colleges

University of New Mexico-Taos Campus
20 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Northern New Mexico College
54 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Trinidad State Junior College
65 miles, E • 1.4 star
Adams State University
66 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Presbyterian Espanola Hospital
55 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Miners' Colfax Medical Center
58 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Santa Fe Municipal Airport
76 miles, SW • 1 star
Pueblo Memorial Airport
128 miles, NE • 1 star
Durango-La Plata County Airport
134 miles, NW • 1 star
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