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Los Alamos

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.New Mexico
$280K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
1
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$412K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Oct 2017 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.108
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$412K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,895 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1950
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.88%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.57%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.0%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.88%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.12%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.44%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.10.1 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.132

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.237
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,256 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$51K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$111K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.9 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.76%

How Los Alamos compares

By median home value, Los Alamos is the 51st most expensive of 159 neighborhoods in Bernalillo County, and its typical home is worth more than 70% of all homes in Bernalillo County.

Home values in Los Alamos

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$284K$675K
neighborhoods in Bernalillo County ranked by median home value
#Bernalillo CountyMedian valueHomes
1Riverfronte Estates$1.3M105
2North Albuquerque Acres$925K2,786
3High Desert$829K1,547
4Tanoan East$814K669
5Vineyard Estates$669K534
6Thomas Village$662K252
7Peppertree / Royal Oak$656K468
8Volcano Cliffs$654K1,069
9Quintessence$626K448
10Tanoan$614K677
11Glenwood Hills$612K947
12Antelope Run$588K168
13Matthew Meadow$587K184
14Nor Este$584K2,056
15Arroyo Del Oso North$583K304
16Vista Del Mundo$581K535
17Academy Estates East$562K373
18Spruce Park$561K270
19Four Hllls Village$555K1,321
20Eastrange / Peidra Vista$545K154
21Huning Castle$514K456
22Heritage East$513K1,231
23Alvarado Gardens$511K405
24Glenwood Hills South Casa Grande$500K689
51Los Alamos$412K108

159 neighborhoods in Bernalillo County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Los Alamos market

What is the median home price in Los Alamos, NM?

The median sale price in Los Alamos, NM is $280,000 (data through October 2017), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Los Alamos, NM each year?

1 homes sold in Los Alamos, NM over the last 12 months (data through October 2017). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Los Alamos, NM?

Los Alamos, NM contains 108 residential properties, with a median of 1,895 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1950. The median TopHap Estimate is $412K.

How does Los Alamos, NM compare to the rest of Bernalillo County?

By median home value, Los Alamos, NM is the 51st most expensive of 159 neighborhoods in Bernalillo County. Its typical home is worth more than 70% of all homes in Bernalillo County. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Los Alamos, NM?

88% of homes in Los Alamos, NM are owner-occupied. 12% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Los Alamos, NM hold?

57% of mortgaged homes in Los Alamos, NM are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.0% owe more than the home is worth.

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