At a Glance
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $2,114,481
Bachelor's Degree+
43.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
7.7% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alta is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,114,481. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
43.2% of adults in Alta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alta has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population337
Median Age30.2 yrs
Density75/mi²
Male / Female86% / 14%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans0.9%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$27,612
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$153,846M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,490
Housing
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent
Ownership31.8%
Zillow$2,114,481
Housing Units244
Rent Burden28.9%
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking7.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,733/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation9,261 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute15 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed211 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries29
Did You Know?
Alta was founded in 1865.
The median home in Alta was built in 1986.
47.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
25.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 211 Mbps.
There are 2,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 88 fatal vehicle crashes.