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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 32.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Area | 9.2 sq mi (23.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 235/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9688°N, 73.9169°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Bronx County County |
| Nearest Airport | Laguardia (LGA) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0422 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 21.1 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.44 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.27 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | - | 71 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 88 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
Alpine has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.3").