Taos Area

Welcome to the Taos Area

Taos is a town in the north-central region of New Mexico in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and incorporated in 1934. Other nearby communities include Ranchos de Taos, Cañon, Taos Canyon, Ranchitos, El Prado, and Arroyo Seco. The town is close to Taos Pueblo, the Native American village and tribe from which it takes its name.

Beginning in 1899, artists began to settle in Taos; six formed the Taos Society of Artists in 1915. In time, the Taos art colony developed. Many paintings were made of local scenes, especially of Taos Pueblo and activities there, as the artists often modeled Native Americans from the pueblo in their paintings. Some of the artists’ studios have been preserved and may be viewed by visitors to Taos. These include the Ernest L. Blumenschein House, the Eanger Irving Couse House, Studio—Joseph Henry Sharp Studios, and the Nicolai Fechin House, all of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Influential later 20th-century Taos artists include R. C. Gorman and Agnes Martin.

The Taos Valley, Rio Grande, and Taos mountains provide many opportunities for recreation, such as fly fishing, horseback riding, golfing, hot air ballooning, llama trekking, rafting, mountain biking, and more. In the winter many people come to Taos to ski. Wheeler Peak, at 13,161 feet, is the highest peak in New Mexico. The Taos area has four ski areas – Taos Ski Valley, Red River Ski Area, Sipapu (ski area), and Angel Fire ski area. Other winter activities include hot air ballooning, horseback riding, snow-shoeing, cross-country skiing, ice skating, ice fishing, and snowmobiling.

Overview for Taos Area, NM

11,695 people live in Taos Area, where the median age is 50.1 and the average individual income is $40,408. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

11,695

Total Population

50.1 years

Median Age

Medium

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$40,408

Average individual Income

Around Taos Area, NM

There's plenty to do around Taos Area, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including A Salty Little Sweet Shop, Taos Farmers Market, and Bomb Street.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the A Salty Little Sweet Shop page on Yelp Search 105 B Quesnel St on Google Maps	Dining	2.12 miles	33 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the Taos Farmers Market page on Yelp Search 105 Albright St on Google Maps	Dining · $$	2.22 miles	12 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the Bomb Street page on Yelp Search 120-124 Bent St on Google Maps	Dining	2.18 miles	7 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the La Cocina Encantada page on Yelp Search 1014 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur on Google Maps	Dining	2.94 miles	19 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the Parcht Bottleshop + Bites page on Yelp Search 103 E Plz on Google Maps	Dining · $$	2.14 miles	96 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the Taos Chicharron Burrito page on Yelp Search 1328 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur on Google Maps	Dining	3.51 miles	22 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the Rolling Still Distillery and Lounge page on Yelp Search 110 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte on Google Maps	Dining	2.14 miles	58 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the Chokolà page on Yelp Search 100 Juan Largo Ln on Google Maps	Dining · $$	2.16 miles	154 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the Substance page on Yelp Search 102 Dona Luz St on Google Maps	Shopping	2.28 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Michelle's page on Yelp Search 136 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte on Google Maps	Shopping	2.12 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Artemisia Artwear page on Yelp Search 103 Bent St on Google Maps	Shopping	2.13 miles	8 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the Spotted Bear page on Yelp Search 127 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur on Google Maps	Shopping	2.14 miles	18 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the Taos Rocks Hot Stone Therapy page on Yelp Search 108 Latilla Ln on Google Maps	Active	2.66 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Wild Earth Llama Adventures page on Yelp	Active	2.14 miles	35 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Zia Fly page on Yelp	Active	2.06 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Taos Fly Shop page on Yelp Search 308-C Paseo Del Pueblo Sur on Google Maps	Active	2.19 miles	33 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Twirl page on Yelp Search 225 Camino De La Placita on Google Maps	Active	2.25 miles	59 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the Juliette page on Yelp Search 233 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur on Google Maps	Nightlife	2.13 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Barra Vino page on Yelp Search 241 Ledoux St on Google Maps	Nightlife	2.32 miles	9 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the The Salon and Beauty Bodega page on Yelp Search 110 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte on Google Maps	Beauty	2.13 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Living Spa page on Yelp Search 317 Kit Carson Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	1.78 miles	11 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the Hitching Post Shave page on Yelp Search 218 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte on Google Maps	Beauty	2.09 miles	17 reviews	4.8/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Taos Area, NM

Population Households Employment

Taos Area has 4,372 households, with an average household size of 2.62. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Taos Area do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 11,695 people call Taos Area home. The population density is 74.15 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

11,695

Total Population

Medium

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

50.1

Median Age

51.58 / 48.42%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

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10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

4,372

Total Households

2.62

Average Household Size

$40,408

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Taos Area, NM

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The following schools are within or nearby Taos Area. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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