What are the schools like in Alpine, NJ?

Alpine is served primarily by Alpine Public School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.2:1.

What is the median household income in Alpine?

The median household income in Alpine, NJ is $228,194 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.9%.

What is the weather like in Alpine, NJ?

Alpine has an average high temperature of 39.8°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Alpine, NJ affordable or expensive?

Alpine's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Alpine is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $2,000,001 and the median rent is $2,750 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Alpine, NJ?

Alpine has a violent crime rate of 112.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1177.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Alpine, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Alpine is a small town of 1,449 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $228,194 and a 8.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Alpine stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Alpine is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Alpine 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: 112.5

Alpine's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Alpine costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Alpine, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$2,000,001	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,750	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	93.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$228,194	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Alpine's violent crime rate is 112.2 per 100,000 residents — 70% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

112.2 /100k

Property Crime

1177.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Alpine is served primarily by Alpine Public School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Alpine, NJ	National Avg
School District	Alpine Public School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	78.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Alpine sees average highs of 39.8°F in January and 85.6°F in July, with 48.4 inches of annual precipitation and 32.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Alpine, NJ
Average High — January	39.8°F
Average High — July	85.6°F
Annual Precipitation	48.4"
Annual Snowfall	32.7"

Demographics

Metric	Alpine, NJ	National Avg
Population	1,449	—
Median Age	49.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	63.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.9%	18.9%
Asian	31.1%	6.3%
Under 18	23.4%	22.2%
65 and over	31.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Demarest, NJ 2 mi Closter, NJ 2 mi Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 2 mi Rockleigh, NJ 2 mi Norwood, NJ 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Alpine

Alpine, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07620

Alpine vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alpine, NJ affordable or expensive?

Alpine's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Alpine roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $2,000,001 and median rent is $2,750/month.

What is the crime rate in Alpine, NJ?

Alpine's violent crime rate is 112.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1177.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Alpine?

Public schools in Alpine are operated by Alpine Public School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.2:1. 78.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Alpine, NJ a good place to live?

Alpine, NJ has a population of 1,449, a median household income of $228,194, and an unemployment rate of 8.9%. 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 Alpine?

Alpine averages 39.8°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.4 inches with about 32.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Alpine?

Alpine, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07620.

What is the population of Alpine?

The population of Alpine, New Jersey is 1,449 with a median age of 49.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Alpine?

Key numbers for living in Alpine: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $2,000,001, median household income $228,194, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Alpine side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.