City safety & data profile

Los AlamosNM

Los Alamos, NM is a 12K-resident city in Los Alamos County with a median household income of $141,018.

Los Alamos County, New Mexico. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Los Alamos, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Los Alamos has a population larger than 13% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $501,800, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-22

12K
Population
Top 87%
By size
$141,018
Median income
$501,800
Median home
4.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Los Alamos

Los Alamos posts a median household income higher than 90% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Los Alamos area.

Top 10%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Los Alamos

Where Los Alamos income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$141,018 Top 10% higher than 90% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NM $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Los Alamos, NM beyond the headline numbers

Los Alamos sits inside Los Alamos County, New Mexico, at roughly 35.89°N, -106.31°W. Population 12,019, $141,018 median household income. Median home value $501,800, median rent $1,359. Poverty rate 4.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Los Alamos's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 28.7%, then high blood pressure at 27.7%. 1 hospital in/around Los Alamos, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Los Alamos from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
12,019
Los Alamos
Median Income
$141,018
+107% vs avg
Median Home Value
$501,800
+120% vs avg
Median Age
38.8
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Los Alamos County) - Los Alamos's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
19K+8%
Median Income
$147,139+38%
Median Home Value
$495,800+74%
Poverty Rate
3.5%-20%
Unemployment
0.6%-85%

Economics

Economics indicators for Los Alamos, NM
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,359/mo
Poverty Rate
4.1% -71% vs avg
Unemployment 0.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 69.8%
Work From Home 16.8%
Public Transit 1.4%

Population

White 74.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 6.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
28.7%
High Blood Pressure
27.7%
Obesity
25.5%
Binge Drinking
16.4%
Physical Inactivity
13.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
12.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
9.9%
Current Asthma
9.1%
Diabetes
8%
Current Smoking
7.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 76.1%
Annual Checkup 71.4%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
5.7%
Coronary Heart Disease
4.8%
Stroke
2.4%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Los Alamos, NM? ▼
Los Alamos, NM has a population of 12,019 people, located in Los Alamos County, New Mexico.
What is the median household income in Los Alamos? ▼
The median household income in Los Alamos, NM is $141,018 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 4.1%.
What is the median home value in Los Alamos? ▼
The median home value in Los Alamos, NM is $501,800. Median rent is $1,359/month.
What are the top health concerns in Los Alamos? ▼
The top health indicators in Los Alamos include Short Sleep Duration (28.7%), High Blood Pressure (27.7%), Obesity (25.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Los Alamos? ▼
Los Alamos has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Los Alamos? ▼
The median age in Los Alamos, NM is 38.8 years. 69.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Los Alamos, NM is located in Los Alamos County, New Mexico. With a population of 12K and a $141,018 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Los Alamos area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Los Alamos's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Los Alamos area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Los Alamos against New Mexico peers on any ranking lens. Explore New Mexico

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Los Alamos County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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