What are the schools like in Alamogordo, NM?

Alamogordo is served primarily by ALAMOGORDO. The district operates 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1.

What is the median household income in Alamogordo?

The median household income in Alamogordo, NM is $50,721 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.7%.

What is the weather like in Alamogordo, NM?

Alamogordo has an average high temperature of 54.8°F in January and 92.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.4 inches.

Alamogordo, NM Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Alamogordo, NM affordable or expensive?

Alamogordo's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Alamogordo is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $148,500 and the median rent is $858 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Alamogordo, NM?

Alamogordo has a violent crime rate of 334.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2847.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Alamogordo, NM a Good Place to Live?

Alamogordo is a small city of 30,996 in New Mexico, with a median household income of $50,721 and a 6.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Alamogordo stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Alamogordo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Alamogordo city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 91.9

Alamogordo's overall cost of living index is 91.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Alamogordo costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Alamogordo, NM	National Avg
Median Home Value	$148,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$858	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	60.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$50,721	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Alamogordo's violent crime rate is 334.4 per 100,000 residents — 12% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

334.4 /100k

Property Crime

2847.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Alamogordo is served primarily by ALAMOGORDO. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Alamogordo, NM	National Avg
School District	ALAMOGORDO	—
Elementary Schools	9	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Alamogordo sees average highs of 54.8°F in January and 92.6°F in July, with 10.6 inches of annual precipitation and 2.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Alamogordo, NM
Average High — January	54.8°F
Average High — July	92.6°F
Annual Precipitation	10.6"
Annual Snowfall	2.4"

Demographics

Metric	Alamogordo, NM	National Avg
Population	30,996	—
Median Age	37.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	70.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	15.4%	18.9%
Asian	2.1%	6.3%
Under 18	21.3%	22.2%
65 and over	19.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Boles Acres, NM 4 mi La Luz, NM 6 mi Holloman AFB, NM 8 mi High Rolls, NM 10 mi Tularosa, NM 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Alamogordo

Alamogordo, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code:

88310

Alamogordo vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alamogordo, NM affordable or expensive?

Alamogordo's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Alamogordo roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $148,500 and median rent is $858/month.

What is the crime rate in Alamogordo, NM?

Alamogordo's violent crime rate is 334.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2847.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Alamogordo?

Public schools in Alamogordo are operated by ALAMOGORDO. The district has 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 24.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Alamogordo, NM a good place to live?

Alamogordo, NM has a population of 30,996, a median household income of $50,721, and an unemployment rate of 6.7%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Alamogordo?

Alamogordo averages 54.8°F in January and 92.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 10.6 inches with about 2.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Alamogordo?

Alamogordo, NM is covered by 1 ZIP code: 88310.

What is the population of Alamogordo?

The population of Alamogordo, New Mexico is 30,996 with a median age of 37.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Alamogordo?

Key numbers for living in Alamogordo: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $148,500, median household income $50,721, crime index 107 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Alamogordo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.