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Los Alamos, New Mexico

Introduction to Los Alamos, New Mexico

Los Alamos, New Mexico, in Los Alamos county, is 25 miles NW of Santa Fe, New Mexico and 58 miles N of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The town is in the Santa Fe area. There are 11,909 residents in Los Alamos.

Los Alamos History

Los Alamos derives its name from the Spanish for “the cottonwoods.” It was the site for the Manhattan Project, which was headed by J. Robert Oppenheimer to produce the first atomic bomb. The town is the county seat of Los Alamos County, which was founded in 1949.

Los Alamos and nearby Attractions

  • Los Alamos County Historical Museum
  • Fuller Lodge Art Center
  • Bradbury Science Museum
  • Bendelier National Monument
  • Los Alamos County Golf Course

Things To Do In Los Alamos

Los Alamos offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities, including ski resorts in the Pajarito Mountains and the Bradbury Science Museum. The Los Alamos County Historical Museum displays a number of artifacts and memorabilia related to the city’s history. The Los Alamos County Golf Course provides excellent facilities for golfers.

Los Alamos Transportation

Albuquerque International is the nearest major airport.

Los Alamos Higher Education

The University Of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus is the local institution of higher education. Other nearby institutes include the University of Phoenix-Albuquerque Campus, the Albuquerque Technical and Vocational Institute and the University of New Mexico.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyLos Alamos Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyLos Alamos Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyLos Alamos People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyLos Alamos Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyLos Alamos College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyLos Alamos Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyLos Alamos Well-Paid Single Women
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Los Alamos Short Commute Times
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)		Top 12%Los Alamos Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Los Alamos, NM

Comparing Los Alamos 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
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Male Share of the Population109
Age of the Population98
Racial Diversity98
Senior Citizens45
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home87
Public Transportation Use36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing95
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Property Taxes71
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Affordability of Rents41
Housing Recently Built42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime88

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