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Los Alamos County
  • County in New Mexico
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Los Alamos County

    Report Card

    grade A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade A+
    2. Housing
      grade A+
    3. Nightlife
      grade B minus
    4. Good for Families
      grade A+
    5. Diversity
      grade B
    6. Jobs
      grade A
    7. Weather
      grade A minus
    8. Cost of Living
      grade C
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade A+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade A
    11. Commute
      grade A+

    Los Alamos County is located in New Mexico with a population of 19,169. Los Alamos County is one of the best places to live in New Mexico. In Los Alamos County, most residents own their homes. Residents of Los Alamos County tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Los Alamos County are highly rated.

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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $343,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,143
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      26%
    • Own
      74%
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    Los Alamos County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      131.8
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      0
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      22
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      11
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      60.4
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      439.5
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      11
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      43%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      20%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      10%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      national  11%

    Working in Los Alamos County

    Jobs
    grade A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $123,677
    National
    $69,021

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