Living in Alta, Utah
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Alta · Census data 2020–2024
Alta has 284 residents with a median age of 30.1. The median home value is $2,000,001.
Alta is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Alta at a glance
- Population
- 284
- Median age
- 30.1State: 32
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $489,400
- Homeowners
- 35%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.5%
- Average commute
- 11 min
Is Alta a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 11 minutes.
Cons: Home values 309% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 49.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Alta
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Alta the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Alta: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 190
- Owner-occupied
- 35%
- Renter-occupied
- 65%
- Vacant
- 68.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 1.70
68.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Alta has many vacation and second homes.
Alta demographics
- Population
- 284
- Median age
- 30.1
- Under 18
- 2.8%
- 65 and older
- 3.5%
- Households
- 60
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 1.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Alta ›
Education in Alta
43.5% of adults 25 and older in Alta have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 14.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Alta
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 11 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 20.8%
- Drive alone
- 7.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 68.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
Alta vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta | 284 | — | $2,000,001 | — |
| Brighton | 311 | $148,139 | $887,900 | — |
| Interlaken | 156 | $173,542 | $797,200 | — |
| Park City | 8,362 | $133,558 | $1,757,800 | $1,943 |
| Granite | 908 | $85,417 | $1,033,100 | $2,179 |
| Midway | 6,171 | $157,065 | $892,800 | $3,399 |
| Snyderville | 5,948 | $143,517 | $1,104,200 | $2,875 |
| Cottonwood Heights | 32,828 | $119,422 | $694,100 | $1,730 |
| Summit Park | 8,537 | $185,900 | $1,146,800 | $2,257 |
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What is the average home price in Alta?
The median home value in Alta is $2,000,001, compared with $489,400 in Utah.
Is Alta, UT a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 11 minutes. Minuses: home values 309% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 49.3%.
What is the median age in Alta?
The median age in Alta is 30.1 years (Utah: 32).
How long is the commute in Alta?
The average commute to work in Alta is 11 minutes; 20.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Alta?
The unemployment rate in Alta is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Alta?
43.5% of adults in Alta 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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