At a Glance
Median Income
$94,718
$74,590 per capita
Home Value
$468,200
Zillow: $455,116
Violent Crime
1,178/100K
3,110/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.1%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Alta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alta a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alta residents earn a median household income of $94,718 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $74,590. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,494 business establishments, including 264 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alta is $468,200 , 66% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $455,116. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Alta reports 1,178 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 210% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,110/100K.
Education
35.1% of adults in Alta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% above the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alta has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population740
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density311/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,718
Per Capita$74,590
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$6,221M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,206
Housing
B+
Home Value$468,200
Rent
Ownership90.4%
Zillow$455,116
Housing Units371
Rent Burden41.7%
Crime
F
Violent1,178/100K
Property3,110/100K
Health
Obesity30.6%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain62.4 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation3,796 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.1%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+13.5%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 54%
Commute47 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Alta was built in 1982.
33.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 264 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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