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Alpine County
  • County in California
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Alpine County

    Report Card

    grade A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade B+
    2. Housing
      grade B minus
    3. Nightlife
      grade C minus
    4. Good for Families
      grade B+
    5. Diversity
      grade A minus
    6. Jobs
      grade C+
    7. Weather
      grade A
    8. Cost of Living
      grade C
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade B
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade A
    11. Commute
      grade B

    Alpine County is located in California with a population of 1,344. Alpine County is one of the best places to live in California. In Alpine County, most residents own their homes. Many young professionals and retirees live in Alpine County and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Alpine County are above average.

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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $378,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $639
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      18%
    • Own
      82%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      No data available  
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      No data available  
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      No data available  
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      No data available  
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      No data available  
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      No data available  
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      No data available  
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      7%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      5%
    • 55-64 years
      18%
    • 65+ years
      28%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      19%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      national  11%

    Working in Alpine County

    Jobs
    grade C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $96,000
    National
    $69,021

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