What are the schools like in Alpaugh, CA?

Alpaugh is served primarily by Alpaugh Unified. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.6:1.

What is the median household income in Alpaugh?

The median household income in Alpaugh, CA is $39,688 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 20.1%.

What is the weather like in Alpaugh, CA?

Alpaugh has an average high temperature of 56.0°F in January and 97.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

Alpaugh, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Alpaugh, CA affordable or expensive?

Alpaugh's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Alpaugh is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $82,200 and the median rent is $900 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Alpaugh, CA?

Alpaugh has a violent crime rate of 418.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1805.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Alpaugh, CA a Good Place to Live?

Alpaugh is a small town of 880 in California, with a median household income of $39,688 and a 20.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Alpaugh stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Alpaugh is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Alpaugh city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 101.3

Alpaugh's overall cost of living index is 101.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Alpaugh costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Alpaugh, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$82,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$900	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	33.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$39,688	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Alpaugh's violent crime rate is 418.9 per 100,000 residents — 10% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

418.9 /100k

Property Crime

1805.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Alpaugh is served primarily by Alpaugh Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.6:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Alpaugh, CA	National Avg
School District	Alpaugh Unified	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	50.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Alpaugh sees average highs of 56.0°F in January and 97.3°F in July, with 7.5 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Alpaugh, CA
Average High — January	56.0°F
Average High — July	97.3°F
Annual Precipitation	7.5"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Alpaugh, CA	National Avg
Population	880	—
Median Age	23.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	20.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	58.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	37.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	43.0%	22.2%
65 and over	1.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Alpaugh

Alpaugh, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

93201

Alpaugh vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alpaugh, CA affordable or expensive?

Alpaugh's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Alpaugh roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $82,200 and median rent is $900/month.

What is the crime rate in Alpaugh, CA?

Alpaugh's violent crime rate is 418.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1805.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Alpaugh?

Public schools in Alpaugh are operated by Alpaugh Unified. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.6:1. 0.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Alpaugh, CA a good place to live?

Alpaugh, CA has a population of 880, a median household income of $39,688, and an unemployment rate of 20.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Alpaugh?

Alpaugh averages 56.0°F in January and 97.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 7.5 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Alpaugh?

Alpaugh, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 93201.

What is the population of Alpaugh?

The population of Alpaugh, California is 880 with a median age of 23.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Alpaugh?

Key numbers for living in Alpaugh: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $82,200, median household income $39,688, crime index 101 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Alpaugh side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.