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Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County), CA
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Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County), CA
At a Glance
How Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County) Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County)'s value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County) a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County) residents earn a median household income of $99,576 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,657. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,146 business establishments, including 95 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County) is $560,600 , 99% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $499,888. Median rent is $2,033/month, with 35.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County) reports 853 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 125% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,291/100K.
Education
42.0% of adults in Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County) hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% above the national average). 96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County) has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.