California · Metropolitan Area
Alpine is a small city in California with a population of 15,470. Residents earn $111,723 per year, which is 49% above the national average.
Based on current data, Alpine receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Alpine offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Alpine is $111,723, which is significantly higher than the national average — 49% above $75,149. This places Alpine among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Alpine is $810,000, making it a premium housing market at 187% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,025 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.3x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
32.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Alpine enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 82.9% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 17.1% |
| 28% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $111,723 |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,125 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,593 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $104,353 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 133,031 |
| County GDP | $331,868M |
| Restaurants | 8,243 |
| Healthcare | 11,184 |
| Retail | 9,270 |
| Manufacturing | 2,955 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,205 |
| 163% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.14% |
| Commute Time | 28.8 min |
| Work from Home | 10.2% |
| Census Median | $810,000 |
| 187% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $943,255 |
| Median List Price | $979,900 |
| Median List Price | $979,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $423 |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.3% |
| Price Drops | 10.3% |
| Inventory | 29 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,025 |
| 74% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,252 |
| Studio | $1,068 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,165 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,529 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,527 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,205 |
| 163% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.14% |
| Obesity | 26.9% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.8% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.0% |
| Depression | 25.2% |
| Mental Distress | 19.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.5% |
| Premature Death | 5,727/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11,184 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 272 |
| FEMA Disasters | 455 |
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 16.1 inches |
| 58% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,111 ft (643 m) |
| Area | 26.8 sq mi (69.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 577/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8425°N, 116.7559°W |
| County FIPS | 06073 |
Winner: Democrat by 16.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.5% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.16 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 577/sq mi |
| Total Area | 26.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 6 |
| Public Libraries | 88 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11,184 |
| Restaurants | 8,243 |
| Retail Stores | 9,270 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 272 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 455 |
| Avg Commute | 28.8 min |
| Work from Home | 10.2% |