The Town FilesRed River, New Mexico
Town in Taos County · population 542 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $427,500
- Household income
- $22,384
- Jan low / Jul high
- 7° / 75°
- Snow a year
- 157 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 44.1
Red River is a town of 542 people in Taos County, New Mexico. The median home is worth $427,500, above the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). It ranks better for cycling than 100% of New Mexico towns, better for a vacation home than 93% of New Mexico towns, better transit than 88% of New Mexico towns.
How Red River ranks
Percentile among New Mexico towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Mexico towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Red River is worth $427,500, above the typical New Mexico town ($187,400). Homes cost about 19.1 times the median household income of $22,384, which is more affordable than 0% of New Mexico towns. Median rent is $933 a month. 40.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Red River | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $427,500 | $187,400 |
| Median rent | $933 | $916 |
| Median household income | $22,384 | $55,614 |
| Home value ÷ income | 19.1× | 3.2× |
| Homeownership | 40.7% | 80.1% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 50.8% | — |
Who lives in Red River
| People | Red River | Typical New Mexico town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.1 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.7% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 14.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.4% | 18.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.9% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 0.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.7% | — |
| Work from home | 9.9% | 8.3% |
| Average commute | 10.2 min | 24.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.9% | 82.9% |
Weather in Red River
July highs average 74.6°F and January lows 6.8°F. About 22.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 156.7 inches of snow (typical New Mexico town: 10.7 in). Expect about 0 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 237 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Red River since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 1 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on August 2, 2018.
Severe weather in Taos County since 1996
Taos County has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4529: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3460: Covid-19 |
| October 29, 2013 | Flood | DR-4152: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| March 24, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1962: Severe Winter Storm And Extreme Cold Temperatures |
| August 30, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1659: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Taos County
Taos County had 11,075 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,377 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Red River itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Red River
1 public school with 87 students, about 12.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| RED RIVER VALLEY CHARTER SCHOOL (charter) | PK-8 | 87 | 12.4 |
Towns near Red River
- Questa, NM10.0 mi · 1,742 people · home $233,500
- Arroyo Seco, NM16.0 mi · 1,979 people · home $603,500
- Taos Pueblo, NM18.7 mi · 1,196 people · home $371,600
- Taos, NM24.0 mi · 6,474 people · home $445,900
- Angel Fire, NM24.6 mi · 1,192 people · home $546,800
- Ranchos de Taos, NM26.1 mi · 2,707 people · home $349,700
- Talpa, NM27.3 mi · 960 people · home $387,300
Red River questions
Is Red River, New Mexico a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Red River scores better for retirees than 65% of New Mexico towns and quieter than 85%. 28.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.1).
How much does a house cost in Red River?
The median owner-occupied home in Red River is valued at $427,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $22,384, so homes cost about 19.1 times income. Median rent is $933 a month.
What is the weather like in Red River?
July highs average 74.6°F and January lows 6.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 22.0 inches of precipitation a year and 156.7 inches of snow.
Does Red River get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Red River in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)