Living in Alpine Village, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Alpine Village · Census data 2020–2024
Alpine Village has 210 residents with a median age of 57.5. The median household income is $78,750 (21% lower than the California median), the median home value is $607,100, the median rent is $2,150/month.
Alpine Village is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Alpine Village at a glance
- Population
- 210
- Median age
- 57.5State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $78,750State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $607,100State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,150/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 74.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.7%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Alpine Village a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 5.2%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the California median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Alpine Village
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Alpine Village the median home value is $607,100, 82% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,150 per month, which is 23.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,821 a month in housing costs.
Alpine Village median household income
The median household income in Alpine Village is $78,750 and the income per person is $71,500. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Alpine Village: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 158
- Owner-occupied
- 74.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.7%
- Vacant
- 33.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.00
33.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Alpine Village has many vacation and second homes.
Alpine Village demographics
- Population
- 210
- Median age
- 57.5
- Under 18
- 12.9%
- 65 and older
- 32.9%
- Households
- 105
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Alpine Village ›
Education in Alpine Village
51.7% of adults 25 and older in Alpine Village have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 15.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Alpine Village
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 16.7%
- Drive alone
- 82.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.9%
Alpine Village vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Village | 210 | $78,750 | $607,100 | $2,150 |
| Mesa Vista | 445 | $118,125 | $781,300 | — |
| Gardnerville Ranchos | 12,114 | $87,785 | $486,000 | $1,533 |
| Ruhenstroth | 1,682 | $105,281 | $670,200 | — |
| Double Spring | 265 | $135,938 | $785,000 | — |
| Carter Springs | 526 | $91,667 | $384,600 | $1,452 |
| Gardnerville | 5,486 | $62,267 | $487,300 | $1,241 |
| Meyers | 1,995 | $96,354 | $646,700 | $2,856 |
| East Valley | 1,283 | $125,417 | $874,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Alpine Village, CA?
The median household income in Alpine Village is $78,750, 21% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Alpine Village?
The median home value in Alpine Village is $607,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Alpine Village?
The median gross rent in Alpine Village is $2,150 per month, about 23.2% of household income.
Is Alpine Village, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 5.2%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the California median.
What is the median age in Alpine Village?
The median age in Alpine Village is 57.5 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Alpine Village?
The average commute to work in Alpine Village is 22 minutes; 16.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Alpine Village?
The unemployment rate in Alpine Village is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Alpine Village?
51.7% of adults in Alpine Village have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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