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Alamogordo, New Mexico

Introduction to Alamogordo, New Mexico

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

Alamogordo History

Alamogordo was founded in 1898. It the same year, the El Paso and Northwestern Railroad first entered the city. Alamogordo derived its name from the many cottonwood trees in the area. An atomic bomb was detonated at the Alamogordo Test Range on July 16, 1945. The city is the county seat of Otero County, which was established on January 30, 1899.

Alamogordo and nearby Attractions

  • Lincoln National Forest
  • Alameda Park Zoo
  • Museum of Space History
  • Oliver Lee Memorial State Park
  • White Sands National Monument
  • Tularosa Basin Historical Society Museum

Things To Do In Alamogordo

Alamogordo provides amenities for several different types of recreational opportunities. One can visit America's National Park Ride Train Museum, the New Mexico Museum of Space History and the White Sands National Monument. The Alameda Park Zoo is also a popular local spot. Local celebrations include the Cottonwood Festival, the White Sands Film Festival and Hamfest. The Lincoln National Forest and the Oliver Lee Memorial State Park can be reached from Alamogordo within few minutes.

Alamogordo Transportation

Sierra Blanca is the nearest airport.

Alamogordo Higher Education

New Mexico State University-Alamogordo is the local institution of higher education. Others in the neighborhood include the University of New Mexico and El Paso Community College.

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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