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Alamogordo, New Mexico · ZIP 88310

Alamogordo — ZIP 88310

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Alamogordo (88310) scores 60/100 — Fair for Alamogordo. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $222K.

60OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share19%
Property crime share81%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index54/100
Avg math proficiency25%
Avg reading proficiency34%
Schools nearby10

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index59/100
Typical home value$222K
Median rent$1,546/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$222K

Median Rent

$1,546/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,104

Violent Crime

242

Property Crime

862

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Otero County, New Mexico (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
SIERRA ELEMENTARYKG–05284
42%
47%
BUENA VISTA ELEMENTARYKG–05222
42%
52%
YUCCA ELEMENTARYPK–05179
27%
32%
MOUNTAIN VIEW MIDDLE06–08479
24%
30%
SUNSET HILLS ELEMENTARYKG–05436
24%
38%
CHAPARRAL MIDDLE06–08513
22%
32%
DESERT STAR ELEMENTARYKG–05466
21%
29%
ALAMOGORDO HIGH09–121,440
14%
33%
NORTH ELEMENTARYPK–05159
12%
12%
STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOLPK–PK114Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

36,737

Median Income

$57K

Homeownership

66%

Median Age

38.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 88310 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 88310 has a school score of 54/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 88310 is approximately $222K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 88310 in Alamogordo has an overall NeighborScore of 60/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.