Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
20%
Alamogordo, NM
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,063
Population
30,564
Renter Mix
38% Rent
Enjoy small-town flavor with access to diverse amenities
Military-Friendly
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Welcoming
Situated in the Tularosa Basin of the Chihuahuan Desert, Alamogordo sits between the Sacramento Mountains and White Sands National Monument. Recreational activities are available year-round in Alamogordo, with plenty of options for hiking, camping, golfing, paragliding, and snow skiing. Alamogordo is also convenient to Holloman Air Force Base, making it a desirable location for military families in particular.
Despite continuous growth, Alamogordo maintains a small-town atmosphere. The city holds regular events, including the White Sands Balloon Invitational, Cottonwood Arts and Crafts Festival, a Cinco de Mayo celebration, summertime concerts at the International Space Hall of Fame, Oktoberfest, and an annual Christmas Parade. Alamogordo offers diverse attractions such as the New Mexico Museum of Space History and Alameda Park Zoo as well. Larger cities like Las Cruces and El Paso are about an hour’s drive from Alamogordo, should you want to enjoy more metropolitan delights.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$52,237
Average: $66,472
Education
6,821
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,482
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Alamogordo has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Alamogordo, NM is $755 for a studio, $1,063 for one bedroom, $998 for two bedrooms, and $1,685 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Alamogordo has increased by 3.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,063/month
646 Sq Ft
House
$1,800/month
1,860 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Alamogordo, NM is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
204 Students
Public
Grades K-5
204 Students
Public
Grades K-5
301 Students
Public
Grades K-5
301 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
245 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
627 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
627 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
502 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
502 Students
Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired
Public
Grades PK-12
36 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,579 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,579 Students
Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired
Public
Grades PK-12
36 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Alameda Park Zoo
- New Mexico Museum of Space History
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.