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Los Alamos
  • Town in New Mexico
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Los Alamos

#1 in Best Places to Live in New Mexico
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      A+
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A+
    Los Alamos is a town in New Mexico with a population of 13,270. Los Alamos is in Los Alamos County and is one of the best places to live in New Mexico. Living in Los Alamos offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Los Alamos there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Los Alamos and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Los Alamos are highly rated.
    About Los Alamos...
    Population
    13,270
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $342,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,127
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      33%
    • Own
      67%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      100.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      52
      40.7
    • Robbery
      5.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      41.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      307
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      26
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      44%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      19%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      9%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
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    Working in Los Alamos

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $118,293
    National
    $69,021
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