Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the state income tax rate?

    8% maximum but dependant on your income tax bracket.

  2. What is the property tax rate in Los Alamos?
  3. What are your gas, electric, water and sewer rates?
  4. electric = .0815/Kwh, gas = .85/therm, water = 3.72/1000 gallons, sewer = 2.90/1000 gallons water used

  5. What is the median household income?
  6. $74,253 (2000)

  7. How do Los Alamos public schools rate?
  8. What is the average house price?
  9. $240,496

  10. What is the population of Los Alamos?
  11. What is the elevation of Los Alamos?
  12. 7,355 ft

  13. What is the weather like? How much annual precipitation does Los Alamos recieve?
  14. The annual precipitation in Los Alamos is 16.16 inches, very dry climate.
    Average temperature: January - 27.8°F, July - 68.4°F

  15. How far is it to Santa Fe? Albuquerque?
  16. Santa Fe: Driving 45 minutes/35 miles
    Albuquerque: Driving 1 hour 50 minutes/93 miles

  17. What is the crime like in Los Alamos?