Los Alamos, NM metro area Housing Market

Cold Market

Comprehensive housing market data for the Los Alamos, NM metro area metro area. Track home prices, inventory, days on market, and competition — updated monthly for real estate investors.

Data period: January 2026

Median Sale Price

$450K

2.6% YoY

Days on Market

77 days

113.9% YoY

Active Inventory

59

28.3% YoY

Homes Sold

14

26.3% YoY

Cold Market

Inventory is high and homes are sitting longer — a buyer's market.

Los Alamos, NM metro area Market Summary

The Los Alamos, NM metro area housing market is cooling down. As of January 2026, the median home sale price is $450K, down 2.6% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 77 days on the market, 113.9% longer than a year ago.

There are 59 homes for sale — 28.3% more than last year. With 4.2 months of supply, this is a balanced market. 27 new listings were added during this period, up 42.1% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 97.2% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 7.1% of homes sell above their asking price. 20.3% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

73

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 4.2
Days on Market 77
Price Drops 20.3%
Sale-to-List Ratio 97.2%
Market Temperature Cold

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $423K) 6.4%
Days on Market (National: 66) 16.7%
Inventory (National: 1,210,379) 100.0%

vs. New Mexico Median

Median Price (New Mexico: $346K) 30.2%
Days on Market (New Mexico: 81) 4.9%

Investor Takeaway

The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. A significant share of sellers are cutting prices, which can signal motivated sellers and potential deals.

Los Alamos, NM metro area Market Trends

Median Sale Price

Median Days on Market

Active Inventory

Homes Sold

Price per Square Foot

Sale-to-List Ratio

New Listings

Listings with Price Drops

Detailed Market Metrics

Median List Price

$599K

Price per Sq Ft

$283

Sale-to-List Ratio

97.2%

Months of Supply

4.2

Sold Above List

7.1%

Price Drops

20.3%

New Listings

27

42.1% YoY

Pending Sales

20

Off Market in 2 Weeks

55.0%

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