Taos, NM metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · as of July 2026
What is Taos, NM metro area’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Taos, NM metro area in its market cycle?
Taos, NM metro area is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Taos, NM metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $549K | ▲ +4.6% |
| Median Days on Market | 82 days | ▲ +13.9% |
| Months of Supply | 7.4 | ▼ -20.4% |
| Homes for Sale | 289 | ▲ +15.1% |
| Homes Sold | 39 | ▲ +44.4% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $344 | ▼ -4% |
How has Taos, NM metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Taos, NM metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of July 2026, Taos, NM metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 41 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Taos, NM metro area?
The median sale price in Taos, NM metro area is $549K, having risen 4.6% over the past year.
How affordable is Taos, NM metro area?
Taos, NM metro area scores 2 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Taos, NM metro area's Alpha Score?
Taos, NM metro area's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (81/100) and its weakest is Affordability (2/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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