At a Glance
Median Income
$140,273
$67,209 per capita
Home Value
$56,900
Zillow: $201,384
Bachelor's Degree+
44.0%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
13.7% smoking rate
How Alpha Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alpha's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alpha a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alpha residents earn a median household income of $140,273 , which is 87% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $67,209. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 705 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alpha is $56,900 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $201,384. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Education
44.0% of adults in Alpha hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% above the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alpha has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population109
Median Age57.1 yrs
Density519/mi²
Male / Female33% / 67%
Foreign Born29.4%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$140,273
Per Capita$67,209
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,429M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$56,900
Rent
Ownership92.1%
Zillow$201,384
Housing Units96
Rent Burden28.5%
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,227/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain30.7 in/yr
Elevation1,388 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.0%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute20 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Alpha was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
29.4% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.