Alpine, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Bronx County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,503 Population 235/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $132,298 per capita
$2,000,001 Home Value $3,261,624 Zillow
$2,357 Median Rent 18.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
112 Violent Crime/100K 1,178 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 7.1% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, $2,357/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
112 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
80.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Alpine, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$250,001
233% above
$132,298 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
609% above
Zillow: $3,261,624
Median Rent
$2,357/mo
103% above
18.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
112/100K
70% below
1,178/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
80.8%
140% above
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
19.9%
38% below
5.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

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)

Income
333%
Home Value
709%
Rent
203%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
240%
Unemployment
197%
Crime
30%
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.