Los Alamos, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
13,471 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
68.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$136,502 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
13 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$458,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$638 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,163 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Los Alamos County
2
Los Alamos Urban Area
2
New Mexico
6

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Los Alamos County
1
Los Alamos Urban Area
1
New Mexico
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 12 27
Feb 1 11 30
Mar 1 12 36
Apr 1 6 44
May 1 1 52
Jun 1 0 60
Jul 2 0 65
Aug 3 0 63
Sep 2 0 56
Oct 1 2 46
Nov 1 6 36
Dec 1 11 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 51% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right.

Liberal (52%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 27%
Hillary Clinton 54%
Other 19%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NM State Senate District 5, NM State House District 43, NM
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Schools

Los Alamos Middle
<1 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Barranca Mesa Elementary
<1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Aspen Elementary
1 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Northern New Mexico College
14 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Los Alamos Medical Center
2 miles, W • 3.2 star
Presbyterian Espanola Hospital
13 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Santa Fe Municipal Airport
22 miles, S • 1 star
Durango-La Plata County Airport
119 miles, N • 1 star
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