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Los Alamos, NM
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Los Alamos, NM
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 $136,502 , which is 82% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $73,884. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 606 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Los Alamos is $458,200 , 63% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $573,146. Median rent is $1,304/month, with 17.0% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Los Alamos reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 375/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
68.0% of adults in Los Alamos hold a bachelor's degree or higher (102% above the national average). 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Los Alamos has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 14.