Housing by town in Taos County, New Mexico
Taos County, New Mexico has 7 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,034 (±$143) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.4% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $784 in 2015–2019 (+31.9%; No measurable change after inflation).
Arroyo Seco has the highest median gross rent ($1,634) and Questa the lowest ($703).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,034 (±$143)
- Households that rent
- 22.4%
- Median household income
- $58,950
- Places
- 7
Cities, towns and townships in Taos County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Seco | $1,634 | 23.1% | $62,348 | $603,500 | $1,935 |
| Questa | $703 | 32.1% | $47,308 | $233,500 | $743 |
| Ranchos de Taos | — | 10.3% | — | $349,700 | $967 |
| Red River | $933 | 59.3% | $22,384 | $427,500 | $990 |
| Taos | $883 | 40.7% | $47,304 | $445,900 | $1,600 |
| Taos Pueblo | $1,125 | 11.7% | $39,375 | $371,600 | $1,309 |
| Taos Ski Valley | — | 0.0% | $76,875 | $369,200 | — |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $16,950 | $28,200 | $45,100 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $32,200 | $51,550 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $36,250 | $58,000 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $40,250 | $64,400 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $43,500 | $69,600 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $46,700 | $74,750 |
| 7 people | $49,950 | $49,950 | $79,900 |
| 8 people | $53,150 | $53,150 | $85,050 |
How the places in Taos County rank across New Mexico
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Crime reported to police in Taos County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 68 | 197 | 395 | 1,142 | 34,581 | 4 of 5 |
| 2025 | 79 | 243 | 261 | 802 | 32,556 | 4 of 5 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Taos County recorded 79 violent and 261 property crimes, 243 and 802 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 95% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Taos County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taos County Sheriff's Office | 25,494 | 36 | 26 |
| Taos Police Department | 6,443 | 43 | 228 |
| Questa Police Department | 1,802 | — | — |
| Red River Police Department | 536 | 0 | 2 |
| Taos Ski Valley Police Department | 83 | 0 | 5 |
ZIP codes in Taos County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87571 | 11,531 | $1,010 | $458,900 | $57,575 | 29.6% |
| 87557 | 4,904 | $1,189 | $356,400 | $49,337 | 19.7% |
| 87529 | 4,538 | $1,310 | $487,300 | $61,618 | 21.7% |
| 87556 | 3,008 | $703 | $241,600 | $52,546 | 25.3% |
| 87514 | 1,589 | $1,544 | $545,200 | $71,556 | 19.0% |
| 87553 | 1,260 | $1,013 | $202,700 | $48,906 | 22.0% |
| 87579 | 1,184 | — | $154,400 | $66,244 | 15.9% |
| 87558 | 1,064 | $933 | $430,200 | $49,435 | 34.5% |
| 87513 | 811 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
| 87519 | 798 | — | $446,500 | — | 0.0% |
| 87524 | 450 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
| 87517 | 388 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
| 87512 | 372 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
| 87543 | 288 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
| 87580 | 245 | — | — | — | 35.1% |
| 87564 | 203 | — | $385,400 | $78,472 | 0.0% |
| 87531 | 144 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
| 87525 | 65 | — | $369,200 | $76,875 | 0.0% |
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Questions about Taos County
What is the crime rate in Taos County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Taos County recorded 243 violent and 802 property crimes per 100,000 residents (79 violent and 261 property crimes in all).
Which place in Taos County has the highest rent?
Arroyo Seco has the highest median gross rent, $1,634 (±$272) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Taos County has the lowest rent?
Questa has the lowest median gross rent, $703 (±$235) a month.
What is the median rent in Taos County, New Mexico?
The median gross rent in Taos County is $1,034 (±$143) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Taos County, New Mexico
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Taos County, New Mexico
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Taos County, NM
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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