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Alamogordo, NM vs Show Low, AZ

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- The median age of a home in Alamogordo is 41.9% older than the median age of a home in Show Low.
 Alamogordo, NMShow Low, AZUnited States
 Median Home Age43  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$397,700$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months12.5%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock82.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.56.6%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$6.1$11.0
 Homes Owned51.4%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock39.2%11.2%
 Homes Rented34.4%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Alamogordo, NMShow Low, AZUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,290$1,840
 Studio Apartment$650  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$770$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$910  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,310$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,560  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Alamogordo, NMShow Low, AZUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.6%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.6%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock2.3%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock30.7%3.6%
 Vacant Other6.9%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Alamogordo, NMShow Low, AZUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock5.8%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9994.6%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.5%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99910.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock3.9%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99923.0%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock15.5%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99915.1%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock7.8%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9992.7%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock3.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.2%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Alamogordo, NMShow Low, AZUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock39.7%13.6%
 2000 to 200910.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock19.4%13.6%
 1980 to 198915.9%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock15.7%14.8%
 1960 to 196914.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock2.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19493.2%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.0%12.2%
Reviews for Alamogordo    14 Reviews

Over 5 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 12 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 14 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 Show Low    17 Reviews

Moved to maricopa az from Oregon because we Retired last year. Looked at all places in az to buy property. Found a piece if paradise land in white mountains az for cheep  More

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Over 5 years ago

We are so happy to live in Show Low where the outdoors is so beautiful and the people so kind. You could not find nicer neighbors. We are humble people who moved to  More

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I have had a few properties in the show low area that I have bought and sold because they did not work for me. I've met some very nice and helpful people. I work out of  More

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