The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 87544 sells for about $569,500, or $302 per square foot.
Prices are up +18% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 32 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,500 a month.
ZIP 87544 — Los Alamos
The 87544 housing market remains highly competitive, driven by the specialized employment base at Los Alamos National Laboratory. While median listing prices have shown volatility, the limited inventory continues to support high demand. Several metrics, including closed sales and specific tax data, were not available at the ZIP level for this report.
This ZIP is ideal for professionals and families associated with the national laboratory who prioritize proximity to work, high-quality schools, and outdoor mountain recreation.
Median prices moved up 18.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 32 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 87544, Los Alamos County NM
The area is served by Los Alamos Public Schools, which are generally highly regarded and perform well on state accountability metrics.
The region faces wildfire risks common to the high-desert mountainous terrain of Northern New Mexico, necessitating proactive fire-mitigation and insurance considerations.
The local economy is heavily anchored by Los Alamos National Laboratory, which drives significant employment and demand for housing in the area.
Property taxes are assessed by Los Alamos County; rates are influenced by local school district and municipal levies, with no state-level property tax.
Commuting is primarily focused on access to the Los Alamos National Laboratory campus, with transit options limited to local shuttle services.
The area offers extensive access to outdoor recreation, including hiking and biking trails in the Jemez Mountains, and proximity to Bandelier National Monument.
The rental market is tight due to the high concentration of laboratory employees and limited housing inventory, leading to sustained demand.
The economy is dominated by the scientific and research sector, specifically Los Alamos National Laboratory, which serves as the primary economic engine.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with winding mountain roads connecting the area to Santa Fe and the surrounding region.
Development is constrained by the surrounding federal land and mountainous topography, limiting large-scale expansion.
The Los Alamos County Assessor manages property valuations, typically reflecting the unique market conditions of the isolated laboratory-town environment.
Parcels are subject to Los Alamos County and Los Alamos Public Schools district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk assessments and the high cost of construction in the area.
Data sourced from US Census Bureau ZCTA 87544 profiles.
- La Fonda del Sol Restaurant & Catering4.417.2 mi
- Bandelier National Monument Visitor Center4.87.9 mi
- Bandelier National Monument4.87 mi
- Puye Cliff Dwellings4.67.6 mi
- Valles Caldera National Preserve4.810.3 mi
- Pajarito Mountain Ski Area4.54.2 mi
- Bandelier National Monument Visitor Center4.87.9 mi
- Puye Cliff Dwellings4.67.6 mi
- Bradbury Science Museum4.61.1 mi
- Tsankawi Unit - Bandelier National Monument4.75.5 mi
- Los Alamos History Museum4.70.9 mi
- Bandelier National Monument Visitor Center4.87.9 mi
- Bandelier National Monument4.87 mi
- Puye Cliff Dwellings4.67.6 mi
- Valles Caldera National Preserve4.810.3 mi
- Pajarito Mountain Ski Area4.54.2 mi
- Smith's Marketplace41.4 mi
- Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF)3.722.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Preserves ancestral Puebloan dwellings and significant archaeological sites.
Provides extensive trail networks for hiking, mountain biking, and skiing.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.