At a Glance
Median Income
$56,458
$28,199 per capita
Home Value
$528,100
Zillow: $551,175
Bachelor's Degree+
24.9%
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
14.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
15.3% 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?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alpine residents earn a median household income of $56,458 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,199. The unemployment rate stands at 14.3% (297% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,121 business establishments, including 245 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alpine is $528,100 , 87% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $551,175. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
24.9% of adults in Alpine hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alpine has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population230
Median Age60.0 yrs
Density267/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born10.9%
Veterans16.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$56,458
Per Capita$28,199
Unemployment14.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,267M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,292
Housing
F
Home Value$528,100
Rent
Ownership84.5%
Zillow$551,175
Housing Units84
Rent Burden37.8%
Health
Obesity31.8%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death4,158/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.5 in/yr
Elevation322 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.9%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 68%
Commute36 min
Broadband56.0%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Alpine was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Mahlon Sweet Field (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
10.9% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 245 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.