At a Glance
Median Income
$52,727
$35,281 per capita
Home Value
$370,000
Zillow: $598,117
Median Rent
$2,083/mo
48.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.9%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.9%
11.5% smoking rate
How Alma Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alma's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alma a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alma residents earn a median household income of $52,727 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,281. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 293 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alma is $370,000 , 31% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $598,117. Median rent is $2,083/month, with 48.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
37.9% of adults in Alma hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% above the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alma has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population242
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density563/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born6.2%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,727
Per Capita$35,281
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$564M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,110
Housing
C+
Home Value$370,000
Rent$2,083
Ownership38.9%
Zillow$598,117
Housing Units206
Rent Burden48.6%
Health
Obesity22.9%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,783/100K
Climate
Avg Temp37°F
Rain15.1 in/yr
Elevation10,613 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.9%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score3.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 56%
Commute43 min
Broadband79.4%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Alma was built in 1954.
29.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Eagle County Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.