Los Alamos County, New Mexico Housing Market
In Los Alamos County, New Mexico, the median home value is $495,800, with a median monthly rent of $1,375. This places Los Alamos County at #141 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #1 within New Mexico.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $2,337
- Establishments: 572
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 15
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 8,986 (avg $136,562)
- Outflow: 7,933 (avg $133,085)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Los Alamos County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87547 | 220.9 | -7.76% | 2025 |
| 2 | 87544 | 249.8 | +0.60% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
This product uses FHFA Data but is neither endorsed nor certified by FHFA.
How Los Alamos County Compares
| Metric | Los Alamos County | New Mexico Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $495,800 | $192,727 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,375 | $904 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 74.8% | 74.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 30.0 | 17.7 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Los Alamos County is 157.3% above the New Mexico state average and 117.7% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,375/month is 52.1% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 30.0, Los Alamos County is a strongly rent-favored market. Home prices are high relative to rents, meaning renting is typically far cheaper than owning in the near term.
Los Alamos County has an owner-occupancy rate of 74.8%, compared to 74.2% in New Mexico and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albemarle County | Virginia | $495,400 | $1,692 |
| Kittitas County | Washington | $497,400 | $1,341 |
| Rockingham County | New Hampshire | $497,500 | $1,687 |
| Goochland County | Virginia | $500,600 | $1,614 |
| Chelan County | Washington | $490,100 | $1,226 |
Other Counties in New Mexico
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe County | $446,300 | $1,389 | 71.5% |
| Taos County | $382,800 | $1,034 | 77.6% |
| Sandoval County | $313,800 | $1,427 | 83.5% |
| Bernalillo County | $292,900 | $1,144 | 64.5% |
| Rio Arriba County | $243,700 | $740 | 80.0% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-13. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).