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Alamogordo, NM vs Santa Claus, IN

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- Household income in Santa Claus, is 94% more than it is in Alamogordo and is 23% above the National Average.
- Alamogordo unemployment rate is 7.0%.
- Santa Claus unemployment rate is 4.3%.
 Alamogordo, NMSanta Claus, INUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.3%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock0.3%1.6%
 Future Job Growth23.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes8.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock4.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$26,834  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$89,318$69,021
 Family Median Income$60,674  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Alamogordo, NMSanta Claus, INUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock2.7%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K5.9%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock4.8%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K11.8%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock5.7%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K6.7%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock13.6%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K12.9%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock26.6%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K3.0%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock5.0%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Alamogordo, NMSanta Claus, INUnited States
 Management, business, finance15.8%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock5.2%6.5%
 Community, social services1.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock0.3%1.2%
 Education, library7.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock2.1%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology4.1%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock0.4%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement2.3%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock2.1%5.4%
 Building maintenance2.0%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock1.5%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support23.3%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair12.8%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock16.8%13.1%
Reviews for Alamogordo    14 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I am originally from Alamogordo, and moved away about 9 years ago. We are now seriously considering on moving back to this little small town. After being away in a  More

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Over 11 years ago

The school system in Alamogordo NM is terrible. The high school here has the highest GRADS program in the state which is teen moms dual enrolled. They do no offer  More

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Over 13 years ago

I've lived in Alamogordo for two years now after living in Tacoma, Washington (too much rain, too much crime) for 20 years. Generally, it's a nice little conservative  More

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Reviews for Santa Claus    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

They have an amusement park there that offers free soft drinks all day long. Just stop at one of the little stations and fill up your cup, which is also free. The name  More

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