How long is the commute from Alamogordo, NM?
Workers who live in Alamogordo, NM take an average of 17.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
7.3% work from home.
6.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.9 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Households without a car
- 6.8%
How people in Alamogordo get to work
| Means of transportation | Alamogordo | Otero County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.2% (±3.8 points) | 78.2% | 73.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.4% (±2.8 points) | 11.2% | 9.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.4 points) | 0.2% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±0.5 points) | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±0.6 points) | 0.8% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.3% (±2.4 points) | 6.7% | 12.2% | 15.1% |
In Alamogordo, the average commute is lower than in Otero County (22.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in New Mexico (23.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Alamogordo, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Otero County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from New Mexico (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Otero County, Alamogordo ranks 5 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 148 of 195.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Alamogordo
| Vehicles available | Alamogordo | Otero County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.8% (±1.7 points) | 5.0% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.5% (±3.5 points) | 35.0% | 33.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.3% (±3.8 points) | 37.5% | 36.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.4% (±2.4 points) | 22.4% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Alamogordo, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Otero County (5.0%).
It is not measurably different from New Mexico (5.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Alamogordo
| Alamogordo | Otero County | New Mexico | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.3% (±2.4 points) | 6.7% (±1.5 points) | 12.2% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.4% (±1.6 points) | 95.3% (±1.0 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.2% (±1.9 points) | 90.0% (±1.7 points) | 86.5% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Alamogordo, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Otero County (90.0%).
It is also higher than in New Mexico (86.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Alamogordo
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamogordo | — | 17.9 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Boles Acres | 4.5 mi | 25.3 minutes (±5.9) | Higher |
| La Luz | 6.2 mi | 13.6 minutes (±4.0) | Lower |
| Holloman AFB | 8.1 mi | 8.1 minutes (±0.6) | Lower |
| High Rolls | 10.0 mi | 19.6 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Tularosa | 14 mi | 23.3 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Cloudcroft | 14 mi | 18.3 minutes (±12.1) | Not measurably different |
| Ruidoso | 36 mi | 14.2 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Ruidoso Downs | 38 mi | 12.8 minutes (±3.4) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: La Luz, NM (13.6 minutes), Holloman AFB, NM (8.1 minutes), Ruidoso, NM (14.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Boles Acres, NM (25.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Otero County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boles Acres | 25.3 minutes (±5.9) |
| 2 | Tularosa | 23.3 minutes (±6.8) |
| 3 | High Rolls | 19.6 minutes (±5.9) |
| 4 | Cloudcroft | 18.3 minutes (±12.1) |
| 5 | Alamogordo | 17.9 minutes (±1.5) |
| 6 | La Luz | 13.6 minutes (±4.0) |
| 7 | Holloman AFB | 8.1 minutes (±0.6) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Alamogordo
How long is the average commute in Alamogordo?
Workers who live in Alamogordo, NM take an average of 17.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Alamogordo without a car?
6.8% of households in Alamogordo have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Alamogordo?
7.3% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Alamogordo worked from home, and 91.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alamogordo city, New Mexico
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alamogordo city, New Mexico
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alamogordo city, New Mexico
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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