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Ranchos de taos, NM

Ranchos de taos, NM.

Population: 4,904 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Ranchos de taos, NM is $413,956 — down 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $612,500 after a median 104 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with avalanche, lightning, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$413,956

Median home value

-0.6%

1-year change

104

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$413,956
1-year appreciation
-0.6%
3-year appreciation
-6.9%
5-year appreciation
+8.6%
10-year appreciation
+45.9%
All-time peak (2023-06)
$455,264
House Price Index (state)
414.6 (-1.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$612,500
Median list price
$699,000
Median price per sqft
$350
1-year sale-price change
-11.1%
Median days on market
104 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
57
Active listings
32
1-year forecast
-0.3%
New listings (monthly)
9

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$900/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,104/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,292/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,626/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,932/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.1 : 1
Schools include
RANCHOS DE TAOS ELEMENTARY

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, lightning, winterWeather, inlandFlooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · avalanche: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 92% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
85.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
20.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
16
Days with Good air quality
352
Days with Moderate air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
52

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,532
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,624

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Manhattan Project National Historical Park (45 mi)
National parks include
Manhattan Project National Historical Park, Fort Union National Monument, Bandelier National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
4
Nearest airport
Taos Regional Airport (TSM) (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Taos Regional Airport (TSM) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
PRESBYTERIAN ESPANOLA HOSPITAL, LOS ALAMOS MEDICAL CENTER, SANTA FE PHS INDIAN HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+126 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
26.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,333
Households with broadband internet
63.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,967
Average weekly wage
$854
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Arts & Entertainment
Annual residential building permits (county)
105

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Ranchos de taosState medianUS median
Median home value$413,956$278,357$288,527
Median sale price$612,500$325,000$325,000
Median days on market104 days90 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,333$929$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Ranchos de taos, NM?
$413,956.
What is the median sale price in Ranchos de taos, NM?
$612,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Ranchos de taos, NM?
Median days on market: 104 days.
What is typical rent in Ranchos de taos, NM?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,292/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Ranchos de taos, NM?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, lightning, winterWeather, inlandFlooding, landslide.
Is Ranchos de taos, NM in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Ranchos de taos, NM?
Risk to homes is higher than 92% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Ranchos de taos, NM?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ranchos de taos, NM?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Ranchos de taos, NM?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Ranchos de taos, NM walkable?
Walkability index: 6.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Ranchos de taos, NM?
Good. Median AQI: 16. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Ranchos de taos, NM?
Regional Price Parity: 92.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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