Los Alamos County

NM · Pop. 79,105 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Los Alamos County is a suburban county in NM with a population of approximately 79,105.

$/Acre: $944

Property Tax: 0.8%

Growing Season: 181 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 54.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.8%

Local Sales Tax0.93%

Combined Sales Tax5.81%

Cost of Living Index99.5

Median Household Income$71,021

Poverty Rate22.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$944

Median Home Price$175K

Acres for Sale4767

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season181 days

Annual Rainfall13 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,671 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)329 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)5.7

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K684

Property Crime /100K615

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City39 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby14%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%

Ag EconomyModerate