At a Glance
Median Income
$111,723
$48,125 per capita
Home Value
$810,000
Zillow: $959,877
Median Rent
$2,025/mo
33.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.5%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.9%
11.9% smoking rate
How Alpine Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alpine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alpine a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alpine residents earn a median household income of $111,723 , which is 49% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,125. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 133,031 business establishments, including 8,243 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alpine is $810,000 , 187% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $959,877. Median rent is $2,025/month, with 33.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
32.5% of adults in Alpine hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alpine has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 71.
Data Overview
People
Population15,470
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density577/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born9.1%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$111,723
Per Capita$48,125
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$331,868M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
Housing
C+
Home Value$810,000
Rent$2,025
Ownership73.6%
Zillow$959,877
Housing Units5,673
Rent Burden33.7%
Health
Obesity26.9%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,727/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain16.1 in/yr
AQI71 (Moderate)
Elevation2,111 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.5%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute29 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries88
Did You Know?
The median home in Alpine was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is San Diego International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 8,243 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 272 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.