Taos
7.3
High score (8-10)
Taos is the most socially interesting county in New Mexico for a culturally sophisticated foreign man — the Taos art colony founded in the early 1900s created a tradition of outsider creative migration that never stopped, meaning the town is full of people who moved there from elsewhere and identify with a global creative class rather than a local insular one. The Taos Pueblo (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the ski valley, and the gorge drive continuous tourism from wealthy travelers. Women here — gallery owners, yoga instructors, artists, transplants from urban centers — have international frameworks and respond to substance and travel experience.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Taos runs expensive for New Mexico and the housing situation is genuinely tight — which means the people who stayed are committed to being there, which creates social depth but also established social circles that take time to enter. The ski season and summer art season are the peak social windows. The town's famous light and landscape attract serious photographers and painters who create natural conversation contexts.
Lower score (below 6)
Taos has a housing crisis and the cost of living is high relative to income levels for anyone not in the upper creative or tourism economy. The town can feel cliquish — people who've been there 20 years vs. new arrivals. The winter months outside ski season are quiet and the social scene contracts significantly. The road into Taos through the gorge or over the mountains can be legitimately dangerous in ice and snow.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Taos, NewMexico?
$34k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Taos, NewMexico?
Women marry at 26
How common is a college degree in Taos, NewMexico?
18% men have degree
What's the average male height in Taos, NewMexico?
178 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Taos, NewMexico?
Local women avg 29.2