Los Alamos, NM

Living in Los Alamos

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Bikeability 79
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Walkability 56
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Commute 98
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Public Transit 54
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Affordability 46
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Public Safety 81
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Airports 21
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Hospitals 72
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Colleges 2
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Schools 48
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Residents

13k Population +636 (2010–19)
41  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
68% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
58% Family Households -8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian7%
Black1%
Caucasian70%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school3%
High school graduate9%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree42%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$116k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty -5% (2010–19)
17  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K or more18%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector50%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts70%
Military<1%
Sales and office10%
Service13%

Commute

Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van82%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation4%
Walked4%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$308k Median Home Value -$300 (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$949 Median Monthly Rent +$151 (2010–19)
64% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached54%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K12%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity11%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas86%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Los Alamos

United States45
New Mexico61
Los Alamos County16

Property Crime in Los Alamos

United States48
New Mexico62
Los Alamos County9

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (49%)(44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump29%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 28 1 12
Feb 31 1 11
Mar 37 1 12
Apr 44 1 6
May 53 1 1
Jun 61 1 0
Jul 65 3 0
Aug 64 3 0
Sep 57 2 0
Oct 47 2 2
Nov 37 1 6
Dec 29 1 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Los Alamos

Inland Flooding83
Tornado3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Los Alamos, NM

Private Schools

Private Schools near Los Alamos, NM

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Camino De Paz School
16 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Los Alamos, NM

Hospitals

Hospitals near Los Alamos, NM

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Airports

Airports near Los Alamos, NM

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