Living in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Los Alamos · Census data 2020–2024
Los Alamos has 13,317 residents with a median age of 38.8. The median household income is $141,018 (120% higher than the New Mexico median), the median home value is $501,800, the median rent is $1,359/month.
Los Alamos at a glance
- Population
- 13,317
- Median age
- 38.8State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $141,018State: $64,059
- Median home value
- $501,800State: $248,100
- Median rent
- $1,359/moState: $1,067
- Homeowners
- 66.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 69.8%
- Average commute
- 12 min
Is Los Alamos a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 120% higher than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 12 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
Cons: Home values 102% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Los Alamos
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Los Alamos the median home value is $501,800, 51% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,359 per month, which is 18.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,274 a month in housing costs.
Los Alamos median household income
The median household income in Los Alamos is $141,018 and the income per person is $76,146. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New Mexico: 17.8%).
Housing in Los Alamos: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,190
- Owner-occupied
- 66.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.5%
- Vacant
- 3.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.21
Los Alamos demographics
- Population
- 13,317
- Median age
- 38.8
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 17.4%
- Households
- 5,975
- Foreign-born
- 11.5%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Los Alamos ›
Education in Los Alamos
69.8% of adults 25 and older in Los Alamos have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Mexico: 31%), and 46.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Los Alamos
- Unemployment rate
- 0.8%State: 6%
- Average commute
- 12 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 16.8%
- Drive alone
- 70.5%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.5%
Los Alamos vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Alamos | 13,317 | $141,018 | $501,800 | $1,359 |
| White Rock | 5,716 | $156,639 | $500,700 | — |
| San Ildefonso Pueblo | 737 | $91,042 | $190,900 | $635 |
| El Rancho | 1,451 | $80,417 | $281,400 | $1,070 |
| Santa Clara Pueblo | 733 | $46,875 | $123,900 | $1,052 |
| Jaconita | 268 | $101,250 | $244,400 | $850 |
| La Mesilla | 2,697 | $81,438 | $315,800 | $1,012 |
| Jacona | 412 | $84,375 | $475,000 | $1,150 |
| Española | 10,473 | $47,667 | $210,800 | $829 |
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What is the median household income in Los Alamos, NM?
The median household income in Los Alamos is $141,018, 120% higher than the New Mexico median of $64,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Los Alamos?
The median home value in Los Alamos is $501,800, compared with $248,100 in New Mexico.
How much is rent in Los Alamos?
The median gross rent in Los Alamos is $1,359 per month, about 18.5% of household income.
Is Los Alamos, NM a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 120% higher than the New Mexico median; an average commute of 12 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 4.1%. Minuses: home values 102% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Los Alamos?
The median age in Los Alamos is 38.8 years (New Mexico: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Los Alamos?
The average commute to work in Los Alamos is 12 minutes; 16.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Los Alamos?
The unemployment rate in Los Alamos is 0.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Los Alamos?
69.8% of adults in Los Alamos 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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