In Los Alamos, New Mexico, the median home price is $588,045, compared with the New Mexico median of $315,035; median household income is $147,139; the population is 19,435; schools rate 7.7 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 49.4 per 100k; and the average commute is 14.7 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Los Alamos at a glance
Population
19,435
Median Household Income
$147,139
Typical Home Value
$588,045
School District Rating
7.7
Violent Crime Rate
49.4
Avg Commute Time
14.7
About Los Alamos
Los Alamos has a population of 19,435. The median home value is $588,045, 87% above the New Mexico median. Median household income is $147,139 (130% above the New Mexico median). The most populated towns are Los Alamos and White Rock.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Los Alamos
2 towns, by population.
County rankings in New Mexico
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- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in New Mexico
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in New Mexico
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- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in New Mexico
- 10Best school ratingsNew Mexico School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in New Mexico
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in New Mexico
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in New Mexico
Los Alamos at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Los Alamos?
- Los Alamos has a population of 19,435 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Los Alamos?
- The median home value in Los Alamos is $588,045. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Los Alamos?
- Median household income in Los Alamos is $147,139 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Los Alamos in?
- Los Alamos is in New Mexico.
- How many towns are in Los Alamos?
- Los Alamos contains 2 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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