At a Glance
Median Income
$53,673
$44,049 per capita
Home Value
$672,100
Zillow: $882,459
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.6%
9.8% smoking rate
How Los Alamos Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Los Alamos's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Los Alamos a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Los Alamos residents earn a median household income of $53,673 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,049. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,497 business establishments, including 1,253 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Los Alamos is $672,100 , 138% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $882,459. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
16.8% of adults in Los Alamos hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Los Alamos has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population886
Median Age71.1 yrs
Density984/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born21.0%
Veterans12.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,673
Per Capita$44,049
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$41,425M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,340
Housing
F
Home Value$672,100
Rent
Ownership79.4%
Zillow$882,459
Housing Units543
Rent Burden19.9%
Health
Obesity26.6%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking9.8%
Premature Death6,123/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain16.7 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation580 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 62%
Commute20 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries20
Did You Know?
The median home in Los Alamos was built in 1991.
21.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Municipal (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
24.7% of the population has a disability.
21.0% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.