Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
18%
Los Alamos, NM
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,768
Population
11,945
Renter Mix
33% Rent
Relish the rich history and natural beauty of northern New Mexico
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Historic
Located on the Pajarito Plateau, on the eastern edge of the Jemez Mountains, Los Alamos is a small mountain town with a rich history. In fact, Los Alamos is best known as the home of the Los Alamos National Laboratory, where a group of physicists constructed the world’s first atomic bomb during World War II.
Los Alamos’ history lives on at the Bradbury Science Museum, Los Alamos Historical Museum, and the Fuller Lodge Art Center. The Bandelier National Monument blends history and nature, boasting ancient ruins and relics as well as scenic hiking trails.
Los Alamos offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities, with close proximity to a host of parks, trails, and sports complexes in addition to the vast Valles Caldera National Preserve. Los Alamos is also convenient to skiing and snowboarding adventures at Pajarito Mountain.
Situated in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos is about a 45-minute drive from Santa Fe. Los Alamos is within 45 miles of eight Indian Pueblos as well. Los Alamos residents enjoy all the benefits of small-town living along with quick access to endless cultural and entertainment options.
Explore the City
Many home styles can be found in Los Alamos from Traditional to Pueblo.
You will find stunning views all around the nature paths in Los Alamos.
Downtown Los Alamos has many quaint coffee shops for locals to visit.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$117,696
Average: $143,869
Education
6,457
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,570
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Los Alamos has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
48%
Other Education
52%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Los Alamos, NM is $930 for a studio, $1,768 for one bedroom, $2,283 for two bedrooms, and $3,591 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Los Alamos has increased by 2.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,768/month
619 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Los Alamos, NM is 4.0% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Los Alamos is 11.2% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $930 - $3,591. You can expect to pay 4.7% less for groceries, 10.6% less for utilities, and 1.7% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Los Alamos, NM is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
445 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
445 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
421 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
421 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
419 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
613 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
613 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
305 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
860 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
860 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
305 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- The Pajarito Envirnomental Education Center
- Bradbury Science Museum
- Parajito Mountain
- Bandelier National Monument
Military Bases
Airports
- Santa Fe Regional
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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.