At a Glance
Median Income
$100,625
$46,399 per capita
Home Value
$511,000
Zillow: $704,012
Median Rent
$1,213/mo
19.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.5%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
18.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
12.6% 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
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alpine residents earn a median household income of $100,625 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,399. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,633 business establishments, including 286 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alpine is $511,000 , 81% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $704,012. Median rent is $1,213/month, with 19.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Education
35.5% of adults in Alpine hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% above the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alpine has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population978
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density968/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$100,625
Per Capita$46,399
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.1%
County GDP$9,062M
Avg Weekly Wage$948
Housing
B+
Home Value$511,000
Rent$1,213
Ownership49.8%
Zillow$704,012
Housing Units526
Rent Burden19.6%
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,923/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Rain25.3 in/yr
Elevation5,730 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.5%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 26%
Commute41 min
Broadband82.3%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Alpine was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Jackson Hole (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 286 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.