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Alamogordo, NM Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Greyson M.

Best hidden gems in Alamogordo

OK so I've been here for 13 years and Homes are going for about $163,600 on average. The median home value here is around $163,600, which is actually reasonable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Thoughts?

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Jonathan K.

Job hunting in Alamogordo -tips?

Alright, Homes are going for about $163,600 on average. Median household income is $52,515, which feels on the lower side for the area. Rent is about $886/month for a decent place. With a population of 31,063, Alamogordo is a smaller city. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food sce...

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Dennis R.

Affordable areas near Alamogordo?

OK so I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Homes are going for about $163,600 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 31,063 people. Median household income is $52,515, which feels on the lower side for the area. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public transit ...

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Ezekiel Baker

First time home buyer in Alamogordo

I'm a teacher here and Crime rate is something to consider -Alamogordo sits at 342.4 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 31,063 people. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Worth the trade-offs? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Honestly, I think ...

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Easton Wilson

Top 5 things I love about Alamogordo

Hey everyone, I'm a remote worker and Rent is about $886/month for a decent place.

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Leah R.

Best neighborhoods in Alamogordo

Alright, With a population of 31,063, Alamogordo is a smaller city. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Has anyone dealt with this? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse...

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Greyson M.

What I wish I knew before living in Alamogordo

Hi all, My partner and I are Household incomes average around $52,515 in Alamogordo. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. With a population of 31,063, Alamogordo is a smaller city. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Th...

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Naomi Kelly

Raising a family in Alamogordo -thoughts?

Hey, Just moved here 12 months ago and Household incomes average around $52,515 in Alamogordo. Median household income is $52,515, which feels on the lower side for the area. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most families end up. Any advice would be great. P...

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Maverick Hughes

Best neighborhoods in Alamogordo

Longtime lurker here, Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. Crime rate is something to consider -Alamogordo sits at 342.4 per 100K. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Looking forward to hearing from you all. Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd ...

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Melanie C.

Is Alamogordo still affordable?

So, We have two kids and Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What would you do?

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wild_rylee67

Most overrated things about Alamogordo

OK so Born and raised here. Household incomes average around $52,515 in Alamogordo. Rent is about $886/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 13.1%, which is around average. Crime rate is something to consider -Alamogordo sits at 342.4 per 100K. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surfac...

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Elijah Thompson

Rent in Alamogordo getting crazy

Hey folks, I'm originally from Houston and Homes are going for about $163,600 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Alamogordo sits at 342.4 per 100K. Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transi...

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Maverick Hughes

Starting a business in Alamogordo?

So, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Median household income is $52,515, which feels on the lower side for the area. The median home value here is around $163,600, which is actually reasonable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What are your go-to spots? Cost of living is defini...

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