Los Alamos SnackAbility
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Crime in Los Alamos summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Los Alamos. Key points include:
There were 89 total crimes in Los Alamos in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Los Alamos is 453.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Los Alamos is 56.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Los Alamos is 397.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Los Alamos is -78.58% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Los Alamos Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Los Alamos / 100k People |
New Mexico / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 89 | 453.9 | 3,468.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 11 | 56.1 | 717.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 10.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 65.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 9 | 45.9 | 587.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 78 | 397.8 | 2,751.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 7 | 35.7 | 500.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 59 | 300.9 | 1,750.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 12 | 61.2 | 499.9 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Los Alamos summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Los Alamos. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Mexico. Key points include:
The cost of living in Los Alamos is 116 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Los Alamos is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Los Alamos is $582,216.
The median income in Los Alamos is $141,018.
Los Alamos's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Los Alamos Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Los Alamos | New Mexico | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 158 | 86 | 100 |
| Housing | 94 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 94 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Los Alamos, NM Weather
The average high in Los Alamos is 63.2° and the average low is 36.2°.
There are 48.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 19.0 inches of precipitation each year with 42.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Los Alamos |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 63.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 36.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 48.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 19.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 42.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Los Alamos Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Los Alamos
The current population in Los Alamos is 13,317. The population has increased 10.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13,317 | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 13,471 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 13,460 | 1.4% |
| 2021 | 13,270 | 2.2% |
| 2020 | 12,978 | 2.5% |
| 2019 | 12,666 | 2.4% |
| 2018 | 12,373 | 2.8% |
| 2017 | 12,035 | 2.6% |
| 2016 | 11,733 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 11,815 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 11,843 | -1.9% |
| 2013 | 12,068 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 12,014 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 12,080 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 12,030 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Los Alamos
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Los Alamos is:
69.5% White with 9,259 White residents.
0.8% African American with 102 African American residents.
0.5% American Indian with 62 American Indian residents.
6.3% Asian with 838 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 16 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 73 Other residents.
4.4% Two Or More with 586 Two Or More residents.
17.9% Hispanic with 2,381 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Los Alamos | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.5% | 36.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.8% | 1.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 8.5% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6.3% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.4% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 17.9% | 48.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Los Alamos
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Los Alamos is 46.4% female with 6,182 female residents.
Los Alamos is 53.6% male with 7,135 male residents.
| Gender | Los Alamos | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.4% | 50.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 53.6% | 49.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Los Alamos for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Los Alamos completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Los Alamos completed 9-12th grade.
9.0% of adults in Los Alamos completed high school / ged.
13.0% of adults in Los Alamos completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Los Alamos completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in Los Alamos completed bachelor's degree.
23.0% of adults in Los Alamos completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Los Alamos completed professional degree.
21.0% of adults in Los Alamos completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Los Alamos | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 9.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 13.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 23.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 21.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Los Alamos, New Mexico
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1.7% of households in Los Alamos earn Less than $10,000.
0.2% of households in Los Alamos earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.9% of households in Los Alamos earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.8% of households in Los Alamos earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.0% of households in Los Alamos earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.9% of households in Los Alamos earn $50,000 to $74,999.
7.8% of households in Los Alamos earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.0% of households in Los Alamos earn $100,000 to $149,999.
20.1% of households in Los Alamos earn $150,000 to $199,999.
27.8% of households in Los Alamos earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Los Alamos | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.7% | 6.6% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.2% | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.9% | 8.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.8% | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.0% | 11.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.9% | 16.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.8% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.0% | 15.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 20.1% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 27.8% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
