At a Glance
Median Income
$166,667
$63,479 per capita
Home Value
$1,063,500
Zillow: $1,923,080
Violent Crime
477/100K
2,123/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.3%
9.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
291 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.
Economy & Jobs
Alta residents earn a median household income of $166,667 , which is 122% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $63,479. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 887 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alta is $1,063,500 , 277% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,923,080. The cost of living index is 92.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Safety & Crime
Alta reports 477 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,123/100K.
Education
54.9% of adults in Alta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alta has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population656
Median Age54.3 yrs
Density79/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$166,667
Per Capita$63,479
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$653M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,027
Housing
B
Home Value$1,063,500
Rent
Ownership90.2%
Zillow$1,923,080
Housing Units255
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent477/100K
Property2,123/100K
Health
Obesity23.3%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,837/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain25.0 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation6,447 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+37.0%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 52%
Commute38 min
Broadband82.6%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Alta was built in 1995.
37.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Jackson Hole (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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