Los Alamos
New Mexico

What stands out

Against every county in America, Los Alamos County is unusual in three ways: the median household income is among the highest in America ($135,801), violent crime is among the lowest in America (2.3 per 1,000), and the overdose death rate is among the lowest in America (-999 per 100,000). Within New Mexico it ranks 1st of 33 counties for the median household income.

Where you are

You live in Los Alamos County, New Mexico. 19,253 people live here with you. The population grew 0.9% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +6).

New Mexico taxes Social Security only above $100,000 of income for single filers and $150,000 for joint filers, exempts military retirement, and has a graduated income tax with a 5.9% top rate. Home prices are low outside Santa Fe, where they are among the highest in the Mountain West. The state's oil production in the Permian Basin funds a large share of the budget and a permanent fund.

Money

The typical household here brings in $135,801 a year, higher than almost every county in America. Employers pay an average wage of $113,944. Unemployment runs 2.2%, lower than 92% of American counties. 12% of workers work from home.

New Mexico takes 4.5% of that median income in state income tax, about $6,112 a year.

Home

The median home costs $584K, pricier than 96% of American counties, about 2.6 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $1,340 a month. Property tax is 0.59% of home value, roughly $2,442 a year on that median home, lower than 78% of American counties. 73% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 2.3 per 1,000 residents, lower than almost every county in America.

A child born here can expect to live 83.8 years, longer than almost every county in America. There are 70 active physicians in the county, about 36.4 per 10,000 people. 2.9% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.47 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 95% of American counties. 98% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Democratic by 28 points. 87% of eligible voters turned out. Under New Mexico law you can get a concealed-carry permit on request, abortion is protected by state law, and marijuana is legal for adults.

Weather and risk

The year averages 50°F, highs near 63 and lows near 36, colder than 77% of American counties. About 18 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 11 out of 100, safer than 89% of American counties; the county has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 230 Mbps down, faster than 64% of American counties. There is 1 airport in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.5 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people, 1 brewery, 1 National Park Service site.