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Highlands Ranch, CO vs Alamogordo, NM

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- The median age of a home in Highlands Ranch is 72.0% younger than the median age of a home in Alamogordo.
 Highlands Ranch, COAlamogordo, NMUnited States
 Median Home Age25  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$192,200$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months13.7%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock43.0%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.143.6%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.0$11.0
 Homes Owned77.9%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock14.2%11.2%
 Homes Rented19.9%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Highlands Ranch, COAlamogordo, NMUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,280$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,860  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$800$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,480  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,300$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,680  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Highlands Ranch, COAlamogordo, NMUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.1%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.9%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.2%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Highlands Ranch, COAlamogordo, NMUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock6.6%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.1%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock4.1%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock10.4%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.1%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock16.5%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9992.9%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock4.8%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99927.9%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9999.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.6%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Highlands Ranch, COAlamogordo, NMUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock10.1%13.6%
 2000 to 200925.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock14.5%13.6%
 1980 to 198915.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock19.4%14.8%
 1960 to 196949.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock12.8%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.1%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock2.2%12.2%
Reviews for Highlands Ranch    20 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I was born and raised in Highlands Ranch and I know what you’re thinking. “This is a rich girl.” I am not. My parents moved here before it became rich and boujie and the  More

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Worked in the DTC and HR was an easy commute. The people are yuppy- scum-snobs, who do not thank you for holding the door open for their 3+ children, noses held high in  More

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Over 11 years ago

When we moved here from Denver, about 2.5 yrs ago, I did note the affluence, lack of diversity (compared to Denver) and seeming Stepford Wives phenomenon. It is all  More

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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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