Otero County is located in the state of New Mexico. With an area of 6627 square miles, Otero County is one of the largest counties in the state, while in regards to population it is near the top with 6,229 residents. Otero County's population density of suburban makes it one of the least primarily populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Alamogordo, with a population of 40,994.
Otero County is one of the more prosperous regions in the state. The median income for Otero County residents is $32,005, putting the region in in the top half of all counties in New Mexico. Reflecting this, the average home price in Otero County is $72,614, on par with the state average of $100,620.
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