Los Alamos, NM
Living in Los Alamos
Bikeability79
Walkability56
Commute98
Public Transit54
Affordability46
Public Safety81
Airports21
Hospitals72
Colleges2
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools48
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
13kPopulation+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
$116kMedian 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
$308kMedian Home Value-$300 (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$949Median 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
Ponderosa Montessori School
7 miles, SE
Valley Baptist Academy
15 miles, E
Camino De Paz School
16 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Los Alamos, NM
St John's College
26 miles, SE
University of Phoenix-New Mexico
51 miles, S
National American University-Albuquerque West
52 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Los Alamos, NM
Los Alamos Medical Center
2 miles, SW
Presbyterian Espanola Hospital
13 miles, NE
Santa Fe Phs Indian Hospital
24 miles, SE
Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center
24 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Los Alamos, NM
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
22 miles, SE
Albuquerque International Sunport Airport
62 miles, S
Durango-La Plata County Airport
119 miles, NW
Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport
186 miles, N