Best Places to Live in Taos, Missouri

Capital city - East-central Missouri, 30 miles south of Columbia and I-70. September, May and June are the most pleasant months in Taos, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Pros

-Cost of living
-Capital-city amenities
-Historic interest

Cons

-Entertainment
-Isolation
-Arts & culture

Local Listings in Taos

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$339,900

5819 Pear Tree Ln
Bed 3 | Bath 4 | 2600 SqFt

$299,900

722 Cliff St
Bed 6 | Bath 5 | 4524 SqFt

$259,900

9007 Lisletown Rd
Bed 3 | Bath 3 | 2500 SqFt

What Bert Has To Say About Jefferson City Metro Area

Jefferson City, along the Missouri River near the center of the state, is an uninspiring capital somewhat off the beaten path. There are some capital-city amenities and a number of historic buildings and sites especially near the riverfront. Nearby water and state parks provide some outdoor recreation, most notably the Lake of the Ozarks State Park 40 miles south.

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QUICK FACTS

Real Estate: For Sale
Country: United States
State: Missouri
County: Cole County
Metro Area: Jefferson City Metro Area
Political Ideology: Moderately conservative

Schools: See Local Schools

City: Taos
Zip Codes: No Zip Codes Here.
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 600 ft above sea level

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Taos is 2.6% (U.S. avg. is 3.9%). Recent job growth is Negative. Taos jobs have decreased by 0.5%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Taos's cost of living is 6.3% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Taos's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

September, May and June are the most pleasant months in Taos, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

Cole county voted Republican in the last five Presidential elections. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Taos's population is 1,212 people. Since 2010, it has had a population growth of 36.0%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 18 minutes. The National Average is 26 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Taos is $161,000. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 2.3%. Check out the homes in the area

SCHOOLS

Taos public schools spend $7,911 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 16.2 students per teacher in Taos. More Education

Best Places to Live in Taos Rankings

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Housing Market in Taos

It's a good time to buy in Taos. Home Appreciation is up 5.3% in the last 12 months. Browse Taos Real Estate

The median home price in Taos is $161,000. Browse Homes in this Range.

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