At a Glance
Median Income
$156,786
$57,755 per capita
Home Value
$893,400
Zillow: $1,196,452
Median Rent
$2,786/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
56.6%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.0%
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?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alpine residents earn a median household income of $156,786 , which is 109% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,755. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 67,066 business establishments, including 2,569 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alpine is $893,400 , 217% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,196,452. Median rent is $2,786/month, with 30.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Education
56.6% of adults in Alpine hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% above the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alpine has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population10,272
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density1,292/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$156,786
Per Capita$57,755
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$153,846M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,490
Housing
B
Home Value$893,400
Rent$2,786
Ownership87.6%
Zillow$1,196,452
Housing Units2,942
Rent Burden30.9%
Health
Obesity29.0%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking5.6%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,733/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain21.1 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation5,048 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.6%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+20.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute29 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed211 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries29
Did You Know?
Alpine was founded in 1850.
The median home in Alpine was built in 1997.
25.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 211 Mbps.
There are 2,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 88 fatal vehicle crashes.