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Los Alamos, CA
Full City Profile · California · Santa Barbara County County
Los Alamos, CA
At a Glance
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)
Is Los Alamos a Good Place to Live?
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 3.8% (6% 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 $897,294. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Los Alamos reports 120 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,421/100K.
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 54°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.