At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$132,298 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $3,261,624
Median Rent
$2,357/mo
18.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
112/100K
1,178/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
80.8%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
19.9%
5.6% 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
3.1 / 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 $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $132,298. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,374 business establishments, including 1,968 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alpine is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $3,261,624. Median rent is $2,357/month, with 18.3% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
Alpine reports 112 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,178/100K.
Education
80.8% of adults in Alpine hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(140% above the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alpine has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,503
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density235/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born32.1%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$132,298
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$58,323M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,359
Housing
C
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$2,357
Ownership93.0%
Zillow$3,261,624
Housing Units594
Rent Burden18.3%
Crime
F
Violent112/100K
Property1,178/100K
Health
Obesity19.9%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking5.6%
Heart Disease3.4%
Premature Death9,451/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain51.2 in/yr
Elevation522 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+80.8%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+34.3%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 73%
Commute32 min
Broadband97.9%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries35
Did You Know?
The median home in Alpine was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
32.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 1,968 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 53 fatal vehicle crashes.