What are the schools like in Talpa, NM?

School district data for Talpa is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Talpa?

The median household income in Talpa, NM is $46,473 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Talpa, NM?

Talpa has an average high temperature of 42.1°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.4 inches.

Talpa, NM Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Talpa, NM?

Talpa has a violent crime rate of 204.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1197.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Talpa, NM a Good Place to Live?

Talpa is a small town of 1,559 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $46,473 .

Strengths: Talpa stands out for a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Talpa is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Talpa city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Talpa metro area.

Metric	Talpa, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	$337,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$46,473	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Talpa's violent crime rate is 204.7 per 100,000 residents — 46% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

204.7 /100k

Property Crime

1197.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Talpa, NM	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	40.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Talpa sees average highs of 42.1°F in January and 86.5°F in July, with 12.7 inches of annual precipitation and 28.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Talpa, NM
Average High — January	42.1°F
Average High — July	86.5°F
Annual Precipitation	12.7"
Annual Snowfall	28.4"

Demographics

Metric	Talpa, NM	National Avg
Population	1,559	—
Median Age	47.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	12.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	55.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	36.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.4%	22.2%
65 and over	21.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ranchos de Taos, NM 2 mi Taos, NM 3 mi Taos Pueblo, NM 9 mi Vadito, NM 11 mi Picuris Pueblo, NM 12 mi

Talpa vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Talpa, NM affordable or expensive?

Talpa has a median home value of $337,500 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $46,473.

What is the crime rate in Talpa, NM?

Talpa's violent crime rate is 204.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1197.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Talpa?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Talpa, NM a good place to live?

Talpa, NM has a population of 1,559, a median household income of $46,473, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Talpa?

Talpa averages 42.1°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.7 inches with about 28.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Talpa?

The population of Talpa, New Mexico is 1,559 with a median age of 47.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Talpa?

Key numbers for living in Talpa: median home $337,500, median household income $46,473, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Talpa side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.