At a Glance
Median Income
$83,125
$43,224 per capita
Home Value
$250,400
Zillow: $332,234
Median Rent
$1,234/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
44/100K
1,636/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.2%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
271 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alpha residents earn a median household income of $83,125 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,224. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,088 business establishments, including 726 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alpha is $250,400 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $332,234. Median rent is $1,234/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Alpha reports 44 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,636/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.2% of adults in Alpha hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alpha has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population2,249
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density1,339/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,125
Per Capita$43,224
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$20,982M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
Housing
A+
Home Value$250,400
Rent$1,234
Ownership72.8%
Zillow$332,234
Housing Units1,017
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
F
Violent44/100K
Property1,636/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault44/100K
Burglary309/100K
Health
Obesity32.8%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,471/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain51.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation267 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.2%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute24 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed200 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Alpha was founded in 1911.
The median home in Alpha was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 200 Mbps.
There are 726 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
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