How long is the commute from Taos, NM?
Workers who live in Taos, NM take an average of 25.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.7% of workers drive alone to work.
1.3% take public transportation.
5.9% of workers walk to work.
15.3% work from home.
6.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.8 minutes (±5.9)
- Public transportation
- 1.3%
- Work from home
- 15.3%
- Households without a car
- 6.3%
How people in Taos get to work
| Means of transportation | Taos | Taos County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.7% (±7.8 points) | 63.8% | 73.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.9% (±4.7 points) | 12.5% | 9.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.3% (±2.4 points) | 0.4% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.9% (±4.1 points) | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±1.2 points) | 1.1% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.3% (±4.5 points) | 19.7% | 12.2% | 15.1% |
In Taos, the average commute is not measurably different from Taos County (25.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from New Mexico (23.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Taos, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Taos County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from New Mexico (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Taos County, Taos ranks 1 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 80 of 195.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Taos
| Vehicles available | Taos | Taos County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.3% (±3.9 points) | 3.0% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.1% (±7.1 points) | 33.1% | 33.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.2% (±6.1 points) | 35.0% | 36.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.4% (±7.3 points) | 28.9% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Taos, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Taos County (3.0%).
It is not measurably different from New Mexico (5.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Taos
| Taos | Taos County | New Mexico | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.3% (±4.5 points) | 19.7% (±3.8 points) | 12.2% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.3% (±4.0 points) | 93.5% (±1.7 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.8% (±5.3 points) | 86.3% (±2.7 points) | 86.5% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Taos, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Taos County (86.3%).
It is not measurably different from New Mexico (86.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Taos
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taos | — | 25.8 minutes (±5.9) | — |
| Ranchos de Taos | 2.1 mi | 24.2 minutes (±10.3) | Not measurably different |
| Taos Pueblo | 5.5 mi | 18.3 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Arroyo Seco | 9.3 mi | 22.9 minutes (±9.2) | Not measurably different |
| Angel Fire | 18 mi | 24.2 minutes (±9.6) | Not measurably different |
| Eagle Nest | 21 mi | 15.6 minutes (±6.7) | Lower |
| Dixon | 22 mi | 64.8 minutes (±42.8) | Not measurably different |
| Questa | 22 mi | 20.0 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Red River | 24 mi | 10.2 minutes (±9.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Taos Pueblo, NM (18.3 minutes), Eagle Nest, NM (15.6 minutes), Red River, NM (10.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Taos County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taos | 25.8 minutes (±5.9) |
| 2 | Ranchos de Taos | 24.2 minutes (±10.3) |
| 3 | Arroyo Seco | 22.9 minutes (±9.2) |
| 4 | Questa | 20.0 minutes (±6.4) |
| 5 | Taos Pueblo | 18.3 minutes (±3.9) |
| 6 | Red River | 10.2 minutes (±9.0) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Taos
How long is the average commute in Taos?
Workers who live in Taos, NM take an average of 25.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Taos without a car?
6.3% of households in Taos have no vehicle, and 1.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Taos?
15.3% (±4.5 points) of workers who live in Taos worked from home, and 83.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Taos town, New Mexico
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Taos town, New Mexico
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Taos town, New Mexico
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Taos town, New Mexico (place:76200, in state:35).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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