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

12,544 people live in Taos Area, where the median age is 53.1 and the average individual income is $48,541. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

12,544

Total Population

53.1 years

Median Age

Medium

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

$48,541

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 Sabor Real Restaurant, Zia Fly, and The Living Spa.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Sabor Real Restaurant page on Yelp Search 228 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte on Google Maps	Dining	4.83 miles	45 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the Zia Fly page on Yelp	Active	4.76 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Living Spa page on Yelp Search 317 Kit Carson Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	4.88 miles	11 reviews	4.8/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Taos Area, NM

Population Households Employment

Taos Area has 5,168 households, with an average household size of 2.37. 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. 12,544 people call Taos Area home. The population density is 79.53 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

12,544

Total Population

Medium

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

53.1

Median Age

49.38 / 50.62%

Men vs Women

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5,168

Total Households

2.37

Average Household Size

$48,541

Average individual Income

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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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