At a Glance
Median Income
$52,515
$31,998 per capita
Home Value
$163,600
Zillow: $219,388
Median Rent
$886/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
342/100K
2,501/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.2%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
13.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Alamogordo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alamogordo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alamogordo a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alamogordo residents earn a median household income of $52,515 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,998. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,328 business establishments, including 110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alamogordo is $163,600 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,388. Median rent is $886/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Alamogordo reports 342 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 10% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,501/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
25.2% of adults in Alamogordo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alamogordo has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population31,063
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density1,440/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans19.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,515
Per Capita$31,998
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$3,795M
Avg Weekly Wage$962
Housing
A+
Home Value$163,600
Rent$886
Ownership59.8%
Zillow$219,388
Housing Units15,153
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent342/100K
Property2,501/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault311/100K
Burglary324/100K
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,128/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain10.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation4,301 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute18 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Alamogordo was founded in 1898.
The median home in Alamogordo was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Alamogordo-White Sands Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.
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