Alta, CA
Full City Profile · California · Nevada County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
740
Population
311/sq mi density
$94,718
Median Income
$74,590 per capita
$468,200
Home Value
$457,189 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$94,718 median income, 7.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$468,200 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$468,200
66% above
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
90.4%
38% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
371
Median year built: 1982
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$468,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$457,189
Redfin Median Sale
$432,000
Median Sale Price
$432,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
90.4%
Owner-Occupied
9.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$432,000
Median Days on Market
174 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$265
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
41.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
35% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1982
Average age of housing stock: 44 years
Homeownership Rate
90.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $468,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $457,189 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $432,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $432,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $265 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 174 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $265 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 90.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 9.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 90.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 371 |
| Median Year Built | 1982 |
| Rent Burden | 41.7% |