What are the schools like in Alpine, UT?

Alpine is served primarily by Mountainville Academy. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.2:1.

What is the median household income in Alpine?

The median household income in Alpine, UT is $161,602 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.6%.

What is the weather like in Alpine, UT?

Alpine has an average high temperature of 38.6°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 74.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Alpine, UT affordable or expensive?

Alpine's cost of living index is 107, where 100 represents the national average. This means Alpine is 7% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $815,800 and the median rent is $2,814 per month.

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

Alpine has a violent crime rate of 130.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 822.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Alpine, UT a Good Place to Live?

Alpine is a small city of 10,260 in Utah, with a median household income of $161,602 and a 1.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 107 (US average = 100), which is 7% above the national average.

Strengths: Alpine stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. 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: 107.0

Alpine's overall cost of living index is 107.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Alpine costs roughly 7% more than the average American city.

Metric	Alpine, UT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$815,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,814	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$161,602	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Alpine's violent crime rate is 130.8 per 100,000 residents — 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

130.8 /100k

Property Crime

822.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Alpine is served primarily by Mountainville Academy. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Alpine, UT	National Avg
School District	Mountainville Academy	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	22.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	56.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Alpine sees average highs of 38.6°F in January and 89.5°F in July, with 21.1 inches of annual precipitation and 74.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Alpine, UT
Average High — January	38.6°F
Average High — July	89.5°F
Annual Precipitation	21.1"
Annual Snowfall	74.4"

Demographics

Metric	Alpine, UT	National Avg
Population	10,260	—
Median Age	35.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.7%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	32.3%	22.2%
65 and over	13.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Highland, UT 3 mi Cedar Hills, UT 4 mi Draper, UT 5 mi American Fork, UT 6 mi Lehi, UT 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Alpine

Alpine, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

84004

Alpine vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alpine, UT affordable or expensive?

Alpine's cost of living index is 107, where 100 is the national average. That puts Alpine roughly 7% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $815,800 and median rent is $2,814/month.

What is the crime rate in Alpine, UT?

Alpine's violent crime rate is 130.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 822.2 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 Mountainville Academy. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.2:1. 56.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Alpine, UT a good place to live?

Alpine, UT has a population of 10,260, a median household income of $161,602, and an unemployment rate of 1.6%. 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 38.6°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 21.1 inches with about 74.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Alpine?

Alpine, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 84004.

What is the population of Alpine?

The population of Alpine, Utah is 10,260 with a median age of 35.0. 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 107 (100 = US average), median home $815,800, median household income $161,602, crime index 36 (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.