Above Average CostSafer than AveragePleasant Ridge Union Elementary
Median Income
$94,496
household / year
Median Home Value
$517,300
owner-occupied
Median Rent
$1,871
gross / month
Cost of Living
111
national avg = 100
Is Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County), CA a Good Place to Live?
Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County) is a small town of 7,425 in California, with a median household income of $94,496
and a 4.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 111 (US average = 100), which is
11% above the national average.
Strengths:
Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County) stands out for a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices. Whether Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County) is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County) 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: 110.7
Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County)'s overall cost of living index is 110.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County) costs roughly 11% more than the average American city.
Metric
Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County), CA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$517,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,871
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
90.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$94,496
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County)'s violent crime rate is 411.0 per 100,000 residents
— 8% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
411.0 /100k
Property Crime
821.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County) is served primarily by Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.9:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County), CA
National Avg
School District
Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
36.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County) sees average highs of 53.6°F in January
and 88.0°F in July,
with 43.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 8.6 inches of snow per year.
Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County)'s cost of living index is 111, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County) roughly 11% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $517,300 and median rent is $1,871/month.
Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County)'s violent crime rate is 411.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 821.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County) are operated by Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.9:1. 36.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County), CA has a population of 7,425, a median household income of $94,496, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County) averages 53.6°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.3 inches
with about 8.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County), CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 95949.
The population of Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County), California is 7,425 with a median age of 54.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County): cost of living index 111 (100 = US average), median home $517,300, median household income $94,496, crime index 81 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County) side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.