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Taos, New Mexico houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Taos, NM (Taos County) — Census median home value $432,700, county listing prices roughly flat over the past year. Market data for Taos houses and the broader area.
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Taos, NM is in Taos County, New Mexico — this guide covers houses in Taos and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 6,468, with a median household income of $46,579. Census data puts the median value of houses in Taos at $432,700.
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Market overview
Taos housing market
Taos is in Taos County, New Mexico. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Taos and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$432,700
Population (Census ACS)
6,468
Median household income
$46,579
County price trend (2025)
0.13% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Taos market snapshot
Population
6,468
County
Taos County
Median Household Income
$46,579
Median Home Value (city)
$432,700
Median Gross Rent
$915/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+0.1%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Taos's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $432,700.
County Price Trend
Taos County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.13% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Taos has an estimated population of 6,468 and a median household income of $46,579, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Taos's Census-reported median home value works out to about 9.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 24% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Taos
County guide: Taos County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Taos.
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Nearby communities include Ranchos de Taos, Talpa, Taos Pueblo, Arroyo Seco, Arroyo Hondo, Vadito, Picuris Pueblo, Rio Lucio, San Cristobal, Taos Ski Valley, Peñasco, Chamisal, Questa, Red River, Costilla.
Ranchos de Taos market data
Nearby city · ~2.1 mi
Talpa market data
Nearby city · ~3.3 mi
Taos Pueblo market data
Nearby city · ~5.5 mi
Arroyo Seco market data
Nearby city · ~9.3 mi
Arroyo Hondo market data
Nearby city · ~11.3 mi
Vadito market data
Nearby city · ~14.4 mi
Picuris Pueblo market data
Nearby city · ~15.2 mi
Rio Lucio market data
Nearby city · ~15.6 mi
San Cristobal market data
Nearby city · ~15.7 mi
Taos Ski Valley market data
Nearby city · ~16.1 mi
Peñasco market data
Nearby city · ~16.2 mi
Chamisal market data
Nearby city · ~17.5 mi
Questa market data
Nearby city · ~22.5 mi
Red River market data
Nearby city · ~24.0 mi
Costilla market data
Nearby city · ~40.9 mi
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Angel Fire (~17.9 mi), Eagle Nest (~20.9 mi), Ojo Sarco (~21.4 mi), Dixon (~22.5 mi), La Madera (~25.8 mi), Ojo Caliente (~25.9 mi), Velarde (~26.3 mi), Canova (~27.3 mi), Truchas (~27.5 mi), Ute Park (~28.7 mi), Lyden (~29.1 mi), Cordova (~30.1 mi), Los Luceros (~31.7 mi), Mora (~32.4 mi), Rio Chiquito (~32.7 mi), La Villita (~33.0 mi).
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Census & home facts
Taos data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
6,468
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$432,700
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$46,579
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$915
County FHFA annual change (2025)
0.13%
Census place type
town
County
Taos County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
6.05 sq mi
Census GEOID
3576200
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Taos
Schools
TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS — 9 schools, 2,267 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Taos addresses may be served by TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Taos FAQ
What are houses worth in Taos, NM?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Taos at $432,700.
How much do houses cost in Taos, NM?
For owner-occupied houses in Taos, Census ACS data shows a median value of $432,700. Active listing prices in Taos County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Taos, NM?
Taos houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Taos County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Taos, NM?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Taos's population at approximately 6,468.
What's the median rent in Taos, NM?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Taos at approximately $915 per month.
What is the median household income in Taos, NM?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Taos at approximately $46,579.
Is the Taos housing market growing?
Taos County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.13% annual change in 2025.
Is Taos, NM affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Taos's median home value at about 9.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 24% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Taos, NM?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest TAOS MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS for many Taos addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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