Taos County, NM Housing Market Brief
county · NM · score computed September 2026
What is Taos County, NM’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Population band 3 of 5 (population 20,431–39,126) · comparable within its band
Where is Taos County, NM in its market cycle?
Taos County, NM is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Taos County, NM housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $474K | ▼ -4.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 116 days | ▲ +22.1% |
| Months of Supply | 8.1 | ▼ -2.4% |
| Homes for Sale | 305 | ▼ -7% |
| Homes Sold | 39 | ▼ -4.9% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $349 | ▲ +2.1% |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Taos County, NM a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed September 2026, Taos County, NM is classified as a Deep Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 20 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Taos County, NM?
The median sale price in Taos County, NM is $474K, having fallen 4.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Taos County, NM?
Taos County, NM scores 3 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Taos County, NM's Alpha Score?
Taos County, NM's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (53/100) and its weakest is Affordability (3/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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