The story of this market
The typical home in Los Alamos, New Mexico sells for about $581,652, or $305 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.32%), a market in balance. Homes take about 8 days to sell, which is fast.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+3.3%
NM · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Los Alamos, New Mexico
The Los Alamos housing market remains highly competitive, driven by specialized demand from the national laboratory workforce. While year-over-year prices have seen a slight decline, the market maintains a rapid pace with low days on market compared to broader state trends. Inventory remains tight, supporting stable valuations despite broader economic shifts.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Los Alamos yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Median prices moved down 0.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 8 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · poverty 4.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
Preserves the homes and territory of the Ancestral Puebloans, offering extensive hiking and cultural history that serves as a major regional draw.
Provides a vast landscape for outdoor recreation including skiing, hiking, and mountain biking, defining the local lifestyle and property appeal.
Los Alamos is primarily suited for high-income professionals and families seeking proximity to the national laboratory, offering a stable, science-focused community with significant outdoor access.
The local school system is highly regarded, reflecting the community's high concentration of scientific and technical professionals.
Commute profiles are generally short, with residents often living within a 15-minute drive of major employment centers.
The city offers extensive access to outdoor recreation, including proximity to the Jemez Mountains and Bandelier National Monument, which serve as primary lifestyle amenities.
The rental market is characterized by high demand driven by lab-related personnel, often resulting in low vacancy pressure and limited inventory.
The economy is dominated by Los Alamos National Laboratory, which serves as the primary employer and economic engine for the region.
Economic momentum is heavily anchored by Los Alamos National Laboratory, which drives high-income employment and specialized housing demand.
Insurance and climate risk, particularly regarding wildfire exposure in the surrounding mountainous terrain, are increasingly central to local underwriting.
Insurance markets are increasingly sensitive to wildfire risk, impacting premium structures and availability for residential properties.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (New Mexico) — New Mexico Ad Valorem Property Tax: Tax is calculated by applying a tax rate (expressed in mills) to the net taxable value. The net taxable value is defined as one-third (33.33%) of the taxable value of the property.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and Data USA profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.