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Los Alamos, NM vs Wells, ME

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- The median age of a home in Los Alamos is 34.0% older than the median age of a home in Wells.
 Los Alamos, NMWells, MEUnited States
 Median Home Age50  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$451,600$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months15.7%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock66.0%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.87.6%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$12.0$11.0
 Homes Owned64.9%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock46.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented31.7%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Los Alamos, NMWells, MEUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,740$1,840
 Studio Apartment$560  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,070$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$780  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,760$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,330  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Los Alamos, NMWells, MEUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock41.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.3%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Los Alamos, NMWells, MEUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock3.3%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9992.8%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.6%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock3.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9992.1%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock5.7%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99921.5%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock24.8%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99913.1%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock14.1%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9995.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock2.7%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.8%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Los Alamos, NMWells, MEUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.6%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock23.7%13.6%
 2000 to 200914.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock12.0%13.6%
 1980 to 198914.1%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock14.5%14.8%
 1960 to 19697.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock7.4%10.0%
 1940 to 194913.2%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock9.2%12.2%
Reviews for Los Alamos    7 Reviews

I've lived here for 8 years now. Fantastic weather, beautiful scenery and outdoor recreation. Close-knit, welcoming and well-educated community that is safe and provides  More

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Over 7 years ago

This school is not what it once was, and it is far from the best school in Los Alamos. If your child is a student here: 1) expect unresponsive teachers who manage your  More

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November 1, 2010 If you like bright blue skies and bountiful sunshine with spectacular views in every direction (blue skies & sunshine only 90-95% of the time),  More

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Reviews for Wells    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Although it is getting crowded, Wells is beautiful in summer. long sandy beaches and of course the ocean. The water is cold, so lounging more than swimming is  More

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Over 16 years ago

2007-2009 has been full of snow storms November to  More

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