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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Henry Thompson

Cost of living reality check -Los Alamos

First post here. Household incomes average around $136,502 in Los Alamos. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Let me know your thoughts. The city has invested a lot in new development. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no s...

0 replies 5 upvotes housing
happy_olivia93

Job market in Los Alamos for tech?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but With a population of 13,471, Los Alamos is a small town. Would love some local perspective.

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Samuel Hill

Los Alamos is underrated, change my mind

Hey folks, I'm originally from Omaha and It's a a small town city with about 13,471 people. Poverty rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Let me know your thoughts. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end ...

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Henry Thompson

Pros and cons of Los Alamos after 9 years

Rent is about $1,304/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $458,200 on average. Household incomes average around $136,502 in Los Alamos. It's a a small town city with about 13,471 people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoati...

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Oliver Thompson

Anyone else love living in Los Alamos?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I relocated for work and The unemployment rate is 1.8%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $458,200 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Oliver Thompson

Dog-friendly places in Los Alamos?

Longtime lurker here, I relocated for work and It's a a small town city with about 13,471 people. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Appreciate any input. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Oliver Thompson

What surprised you most about Los Alamos?

Anyone else feel this way? I work in marketing and Household incomes average around $136,502 in Los Alamos. You can expect to pay around $1,304 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Anyone in a similar situation? Downtown has i...

2 replies 14 upvotes best-worst
Nevaeh

Cost of living reality check -Los Alamos

Random thought, We're a young couple and The median home value here is around $458,200, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $136,502 in Los Alamos. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the ...

2 replies 11 upvotes housing
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