As of August 16, 2026, the median list price in Los Alamos County, New Mexico (all MLS cities within the county) is $650,000 across 63 active listings. For residential homes (single-family and attached), the median list price is $694,500 at a median of $311 per square foot. 19 new listings hit the market in the last 30 days. With 27 listings under contract (42.9% of inventory), conditions point to a seller's market.
Los Alamos County Market Snapshot (county-level data)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Active listings (inventory) | 63 |
| Median list price | $650,000 |
| Average (mean) list price | $734,304 |
| Middle 50% price range (P25–P75) | $404,000 – $794,000 |
| Median price per sqft | $305/sqft |
| Median days on market | 36 days |
| New listings (last 30 days) | 19 |
| Under contract | 27 (42.9%) |
| Median year built | 1976 |
| Median living area | 2,188 sqft |
By Property Type
| Property type | Inventory | Median list price | Median $/sqft | Median DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential (single-family & attached homes) | 42 | $694,500 | $311 | 24 |
| Condominium / townhome | 10 | $325,000 | — | — |
| Vacant land & lots | 5 | $225,000 | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Los Alamos County, New Mexico?
As of August 16, 2026, the median list price in Los Alamos County, New Mexico (all MLS cities within the county) is $650,000 across 63 active listings (all property types). For residential homes specifically, the median list price is $694,500.
What is the average price per square foot in Los Alamos County, NM?
The median price per square foot in Los Alamos County, New Mexico (all MLS cities within the county) is $305/sqft (mean $305/sqft), based on 52 listings with reported square footage, as of August 16, 2026.
How long do homes take to sell in Los Alamos County, NM?
Active listings in Los Alamos County, New Mexico (all MLS cities within the county) show a median of 36 days on market (mean 79 days) as of August 16, 2026. Well-priced homes in high-demand segments move faster than the median.
Is Los Alamos County a buyer's or seller's market right now?
Current data points to a seller's market in Los Alamos County, New Mexico (all MLS cities within the county): 43% of listed inventory is already under contract — strong buyer demand relative to supply (27 of 63 listings under contract as of August 16, 2026).
What price range covers most homes for sale in Los Alamos County, NM?
The middle 50% of active listings in Los Alamos County, New Mexico (all MLS cities within the county) are priced between $404,000 and $794,000. Listings range from $85,000 up to $5,600,000, so segment matters — averages alone can mislead.
Data source & methodology: Statistics computed from Santa Fe Association of REALTORS® (SFAR) MLS data as displayed via IDX on buysellnewmexico.com, snapshot date August 16, 2026. Geographic bin: Los Alamos County, New Mexico (all MLS cities within the county) (bin type: county). Figures reflect ACTIVE and ACTIVE-UNDER-CONTRACT listings; sold/closed statistics are reported separately. Median values are used in preference to averages to limit distortion from luxury-segment outliers. Metrics with insufficient reporting samples are omitted rather than estimated. Prepared by Matthew Scarborough — Scarborough Realty Group, Keller Williams Santa Fe.