Living in Alamo, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Alamo · Census data 2020–2024
Alamo has 246 residents with a median age of 85.3. .
Alamo is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Alamo at a glance
- Population
- 246
- Median age
- 85.3State: 39.4
- Homeowners
- 0%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.7%
Is Alamo a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 1.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Housing in Alamo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 292
- Owner-occupied
- 0%
- Renter-occupied
- 100%
- Vacant
- 80.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 4.12
80.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Alamo has many vacation and second homes.
Alamo demographics
- Population
- 246
- Median age
- 85.3
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 69.9%
- Households
- 58
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Alamo ›
Education in Alamo
7.7% of adults 25 and older in Alamo have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Alamo
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6%
- Average commute
- —State: 24 min
- Work from home
- 74.3%
- Drive alone
- 0%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 8.6%
Alamo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | 246 | — | — | — |
| Polvadera | 1,033 | $27,158 | $123,700 | — |
| Lemitar | 316 | $93,902 | — | — |
| Highland Meadows | 405 | $58,672 | $131,300 | — |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Alamo: FAQ
Is Alamo, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 1.2%.
What is the median age in Alamo?
The median age in Alamo is 85.3 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
What is the unemployment rate in Alamo?
The unemployment rate in Alamo is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Alamo?
7.7% of adults in Alamo have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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