At a Glance
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $2,016,416
Bachelor's Degree+
66.4%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.5%
7.7% smoking rate
How Alto Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alto's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alto a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alto is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,016,416. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Education
66.4% of adults in Alto hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(97% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alto has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population866
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density6,662/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born11.5%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$118,893
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent
Ownership45.7%
Zillow$2,016,416
Housing Units308
Rent Burden26.6%
Health
Obesity20.5%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking7.7%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain36.2 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation19 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+66.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+41.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute16 min
Broadband96.9%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Alto was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.9% of the population has a disability.
11.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.