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Living a Mountain Lifestyle in Taos, New_Mexico

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Where to Retire in Taos and Home Prices

There is a co-housing retirement community in Taos and another that offers independent and assisted living, (see Active Communities link at left).  The median home value in Taos was $422,003 in late 2022, according to Zillow.  There are a number of vacation homes that some people retire to.

What Is Special about Taos

The mountains and the skiing and hiking are spectacular - and so is the art scene. The combination of altitude and latitude make for a delightful climate - never too hot or too cold.

What Is Not Special about Taos

Real estate is expensive and the humidity is extremely low.

Climate and Physical Environment

Taos is in northern New Mexico, north of Santa Fe.  The average January temp is in the mid-20's and the average July temp is in the high 60's. The air is very dry which could be a problem for people with very dry skin.

Restaurants & Cultural Scene

Taos has a branch of the University of New Mexico;  Taos Plaza is the centerpiece of the downtown historic district;  there are three Art Museums in Taos: Harwood Museum of Art, Taos Art Museum and Millicent Rogers Museum provide art from the pueblo Native Americans, Taos Society of Artists and modern and contemporary artists of the Taos art colony; there are more than eighty art galleries in Taos. there are several local venues for the performing arts in Taos; the Taos Center for the Arts (TCA) draws nationally renowned and local performers at the Taos Community Auditorium.

Crime

The crime rate for property related crime is higher than the national average, but violent crime rate is below average.

Medical Facilities

Holy Cross Hospital serves the community.

Transportation

Taos Regional Airport has 1 runway and mostly air taxi operations. Nearby Albuquerque offers the closest international airport.

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