Question 1

Is 87571 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 87571 in Taos has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Taos city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 87571 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 87571?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 87571 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 87571. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 87571 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Taos. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 87571?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 87571 is approximately $442K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 87571 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 87571 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 87571 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 87571 has an overall NeighborScore of 64/100, placing it in the moderate range for Taos. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 64/100, 87571 scores similarly to the middle tier of Taos neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Taos — ZIP 87571

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
TAOS ACADEMY	05–12	—	—	—
TAOS INTEGRATED SCHOOL OF ARTS	KG–08	—	—	—
TAOS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL	KG–08	—	—	—
ENOS GARCIA ELEMENTARY	PK–05	—	—	—
TAOS HIGH	09–12	—	—	—
TAOS MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
TAOS MUNICIPAL CHARTER	KG–08	—	—	—
VISTA GRANDE HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	—	—	—
Taos Day School	KG–08	—	—	—