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Los Alamos, NM

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Relish the rich history and natural beauty of northern New Mexico

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Located on the Pajarito Plateau, on the eastern edge of the Jemez Mountains, Los Alamos is a small mountain town with a rich history. In fact, Los Alamos is best known as the home of the Los Alamos National Laboratory, where a group of physicists constructed the world’s first atomic bomb during World War II.

Los Alamos’ history lives on at the Bradbury Science Museum, Los Alamos Historical Museum, and the Fuller Lodge Art Center. The Bandelier National Monument blends history and nature, boasting ancient ruins and relics as well as scenic hiking trails.

Los Alamos offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities, with close proximity to a host of parks, trails, and sports complexes in addition to the vast Valles Caldera National Preserve. Los Alamos is also convenient to skiing and snowboarding adventures at Pajarito Mountain.

Situated in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos is about a 45-minute drive from Santa Fe. Los Alamos is within 45 miles of eight Indian Pueblos as well. Los Alamos residents enjoy all the benefits of small-town living along with quick access to endless cultural and entertainment options.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Los Alamos, NM is $885 for a studio, $1,671 for one bedroom, $2,129 for two bedrooms, and $3,502 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Los Alamos has increased by 2.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,671/month
616 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Los Alamos, NM is 2.6% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Los Alamos is 9.4% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $885 - $3,502. You can expect to pay 5.7% less for groceries, 11.1% less for utilities, and 1.8% less for transportation.

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Transportation

46

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

51

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Mountain Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

421 Students

9
out of 10

Aspen Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

445 Students

7
out of 10

Barranca Mesa Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

419 Students

7
out of 10

Los Alamos Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

613 Students

8
out of 10

Topper Freshman Academy

Public

Grades 9

305 Students

8
out of 10

Los Alamos High

Public

Grades 10-12

860 Students

9
out of 10

Topper Freshman Academy

Public

Grades 9

305 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • The Pajarito Envirnomental Education Center
  • Bradbury Science Museum
  • Parajito Mountain
  • Bandelier National Monument

Military Bases

Airports

  • Santa Fe Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.