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Market MapNew MexicoLos Alamos

Los Alamos County

New MexicoPopulation: 19,253
61
/100
Buy
#295 of 1,000 counties
#8 in New Mexico (30 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated January 1, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$572,666
Median Home Price
145% above national median
$34,004/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
5.94%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
61/100
61
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
65/100

Based on 1.5% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
67/100

Price-to-income ratio of 4.2x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

No significant strengths identified based on current data.

Challenges

  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
19,253
Median Income
$135,801
vs $57,059 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
4.2x
Moderately affordable

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
OteroNM
64$227,246$1,4897.87%BuyView
McKinleyNM
62$221,821Est. pending—BuyView
CurrentLos AlamosNM
61$572,666Est. pending—Buy
San JuanNM
60$259,732$1,4156.54%BuyView
Rio ArribaNM
59$328,675Est. pending—HoldView
SocorroNM
59$192,344Est. pending—HoldView

The Bottom Line

BuyLos Alamos offers solid investment potential with positive cash flow at typical financing.

Los Alamos County in New Mexico scores 61/100, ranking #295 of 1,000 US counties (top 39%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Markets like Los Alamos with stronger cash flow

  • Otero County for cash-flow rentals
  • San Juan County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Los Alamos

  • Socorro County, lower entry price
  • McKinley County, lower entry price
  • Otero County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Los Alamos vs San Juan for rentals
  • Los Alamos vs McKinley for rentals
  • Los Alamos vs Rio Arriba for rentals
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