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Alpine Village, CA

California

Alpine Village is a small town in California with a population of 195. Residents earn $72,500 per year, which is 4% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
195 Population 48/sq mi density
$72,500 Median Income $61,734 per capita
$479,200 Home Value
$2,125 Median Rent 23.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$72,500 median income, 2.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$479,200 home value, $2,125/mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $72,500
4% lower than US avg
Home Value $479,200
70% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 41.5%
23% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,125
83% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.4%
12% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.8%
22% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.8%
5% lower than US avg

How Alpine Village Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population195
Median Age56.8 yrs
Density48/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Largest GroupWhite 85%
Veterans1.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,500
Per Capita$61,734
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$146M
Commute22 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$479,200
Rent$2,125
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units124
Rent Burden23.3%

Health

Obesity28.4%
Uninsured5.8%
Smoking11.2%
Depression24.9%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain9.3 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation5,447 ft (1,660 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+14.6%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 33% / D 65%
Commute22 min
Broadband90.0%
Libraries3

Is Alpine Village a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Alpine Village receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Alpine Village offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Alpine Village is $72,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. 11.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Alpine Village is $479,200, making it a premium housing market at 70% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,125 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 41.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Alpine Village experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 9.3 inches, including 21.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Alpine Village has a population of 195 with a density of 48 people per square mile. The median age is 56.8 years, 46% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85.1%), with 8.7% Hispanic.

Population

195
Total Population
48
People / sq mi
56.8yrs
Median Age
46% above US avg
4.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 59%
Female 41%

Race & Ethnicity

Alpine Village vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only73.2%
7% below US avg
Spanish26.8%
100% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Alpine Village vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Alpine Village is $72,500, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Alpine Village vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$72,500
4% below US avg
Per Capita Income$61,734
Avg Weekly Wage$932
IRS Avg AGI$84,553

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below US avg
Poverty Rate11.8%
5% below US avg
Establishments (County)85
County GDP$146M

Business (County)

Restaurants9
Healthcare5
Retail6

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,425
55% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.13%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.3 min
Drive Alone82.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Alpine Village is $479,200, 70% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,125 (83% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$479,200
70% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,125
83% above US avg
Rent Burden23.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied72.2%
Housing Units124
Median Year Built1975

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,425
55% above US avg
Effective Rate1.13%
In Alpine Village, 28.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 5.8% of residents lack health insurance. 11.2% are current smokers. 24.9% report depression. 18.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Alpine Village vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.4%
12% below US avg
Diabetes8.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure26.7%
Asthma10.7%
COPD4.7%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking11.2%
20% below US avg
Binge Drinking19.8%
Physical Inactivity18.1%
Depression24.9%
Mental Distress18.3%
Physical Distress12.0%
Short Sleep33.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate83.2%
Uninsured5.8%
33% below US avg
Checkup Rate70.8%
Dental Visits67.6%
Premature Death27,650/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.1/10
Exercise Access77.7%
Healthcare Facilities5
Alpine Village has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 9.3 inches. The area enjoys 330 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall9.3 inches
75% below US avg
Snowfall21.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation5,447 ft (1,660 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates38.7793°N, 119.8078°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06003
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 41.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 32-point margin. 90.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 32.9%
D 64.9%

Winner: Democrat by 32 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+41.5%
23% above US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+14.6%
School Test Score4.69
A Education Grade (4.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density48/sq mi
Total Area4.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities5
Restaurants9
Retail Stores6

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.3 min
Drive Alone82.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.0%

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