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Alamogordo, NM


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Alamogordo, New Mexico

Alamogordo, New Mexico, in Otero county, is 59 miles NE of Las Cruces, New Mexico (center to center) and 84 miles N of El Paso, Texas. The city contains a population of approximately 35,582.

The People and Families of Alamogordo

In Alamogordo, about 60% of adults are married.

Approximately 25% of Alamogordo is non-white. Alamogordo offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Alamogordo had a median family income of $35,673.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Alamogordo favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $11,099. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Alamogordo.

Alamogordo Housing

Alamogordo has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 61% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Alamogordo, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Alamogordo strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyAlamogordo Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyAlamogordo Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Alamogordo Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Alamogordo, NM

Comparing Alamogordo to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity910
Male Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Senior Citizens64
Age of the Population43
Female Share of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Men27
Well-Paid Single Women17

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty37
College Educated Adults26
People in Middle Class or Better27
Median Family Income18

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times85
Walking and Biking to Work88
Working at Home54
Public Transportation Use27

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Affordability of Rents94
Seasonal and Vacation Housing95
Housing Recently Built66
People Living Alone55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime87
Low Violent Crime78

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