At a Glance
Median Income
$24,427
$11,210 per capita
Home Value
$9,999
Zillow: $207,243
Violent Crime
108/100K
2,597/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.4%
59.3% high school+
Unemployment
9.8%
50.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.3%
43.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Alamo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alamo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alamo a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alamo residents earn a median household income of $24,427 , which is 67% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $11,210. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8% (172% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 50.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 449 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alamo is $9,999 , 96% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,243. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Alamo reports 108 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,597/100K.
Education
4.4% of adults in Alamo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
59.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alamo has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population1,242
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density32/mi²
Male / Female32% / 69%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
F
Median Income$24,427
Per Capita$11,210
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty50.2%
County GDP$868M
Avg Weekly Wage$934
Housing
A+
Home Value$9,999
Rent
Ownership52.2%
Zillow$207,243
Housing Units394
Rent Burden33.8%
Crime
F
Violent108/100K
Property2,597/100K
Health
Obesity49.3%
Diabetes24.1%
Smoking43.8%
Heart Disease12.9%
Premature Death16,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain13.4 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation6,248 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.4%
High School+59.3%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute21 min
Broadband25.9%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Alamo was built in 1982.
33.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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