Apartments for rent in Alamogordo, NM

Alamogordo, New Mexico is a small city with a population of just under 31,000. Retirees are commonplace, as they make up 18% of the population compared to 14% nationally. Home ownership is more common than renting in the area, and 40% of residents rent. The average rent of $895 a month is roughly the same as the state average.

Alamogordo residents have a plethora of industries from which to choose, the most common four of which are retail, healthcare, public administration, and entertainment. Combined, these industries make up 26% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the city's workers are in sales, as 8% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. Alamogordo workers bring in an average annual income of almost $55K, about $7,000 less than the average New Mexico resident. The city's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average (5%), Alamogordo has a high percentage of residents over the age of 25 who have earned an Associate's degree (8%). In addition, 8% have earned a Bachelor's degree and 5% possess a Master's degree or Doctorate.

Averaging about 18 minutes, the commute time for Alamogordo residents is shorter than the state average of about 23 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the most common means of commuting to work, chosen by 42% of workers, while public transportation isn't used extensively. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.