Alamogordo, New Mexico

Small New Mexico city with local appeal

Southwest Alamogordo, NM Metro

WhereAtHome Score

76.5

C

out of 100

Overview

Alamogordo is a New Mexico city with a population of approximately 31,284, part of the Alamogordo, NM metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $222,125. Median household income is $50,721.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 31,284 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $222,125 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $50,721 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 18.2 minutes
  • Part of the Alamogordo, NM metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

31,284

Source: Census ACS

$222,125

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$50,721

Source: Census ACS

18.2 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

24

Source: Walk Score

90 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Otero County (county-level results)

35%
62%
Democrat 8,582
Republican 15,117
Leans R+27.0

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 92.5/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 62.9/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 78.2/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 24/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 44.5/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 76.5

Location

Alamogordo, NM (32.8932, -105.9485)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.