At a Glance
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $1,855,439
Violent Crime
0/100K
4,700/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
7.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F
275 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+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
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 $1,855,439. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Alta reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,700/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population337
Median Age30.2 yrs
Density75/mi²
Male / Female86% / 14%
Foreign Born13.6%
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$1,855,439
Housing Units244
Rent Burden28.9%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property4,700/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking7.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,733/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain47.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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
Broadband66.0%
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.
26.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 211 Mbps.
There are 2,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 88 fatal vehicle crashes.
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