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Los Alamos, NM

Best known as home to the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos is a tight-knit mountain community that consistently ranks as one of Livability.com’s Best Small Towns in America. The city is a top spot for outdoor enthusiasts as it has more than 120 hiking and biking trails, and residents enjoy easy access to the Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Thanks to the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos’ presence in the area, Los Alamos also has a college-town vibe that’s a major draw for young professionals, families and retirees.

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Los Alamos Rankings

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Affordable Places To Live In Los Alamos

Median Household Income
$105,752
Median Home Value
$295,471
Housing Affordability Index
182
Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)
21.90%

 

Education & Career Opportunities In Los Alamos

Unemployment Rate
2.70%
Total Businesses
556
Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher
66.20%
Percent of Population in the Workforce
69.90%
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Food Scene in Los Alamos

47.20%
Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months
Restaurants per Capita
22.80
Percent of Adults who Dined Out
63.40%
Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out
$1,692.00

Love Where You Live In Los Alamos

Volunteerism Rate
23.70%
Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization
Voting
64.60%
Of Adults Voted in Last Election
Local Participation
8.70%
Adults Served on a Local Committee
Diversity Index
52.50
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Health in Los Alamos

95.90%
Of Population Has Health Insurance
16.30%
Of Population Jogged in the Past Year
Hospitals per Capita
0.81
27.70%
Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months
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Where to Live Now In Los Alamos

Average Mortgage Amount
$1,558.27
Median Rent
$887
63.10%
Of Homes Owned
36.90%
Of Homes Rented
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Experiences & Adventures In Los Alamos

10.50%
Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year
15.00%
Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year
14.20%
Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year
22.10%
Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year
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