What are the schools like in Alpine, WY?

School district data for Alpine is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Alpine?

The median household income in Alpine, WY is $85,326 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Alpine, WY?

Alpine has an average high temperature of 28.3°F in January and 80.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 78.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Alpine, WY affordable or expensive?

Alpine's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Alpine is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $434,100 and the median rent is $1,107 per month.

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

Alpine has a violent crime rate of 90.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 388.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Alpine, WY a Good Place to Live?

Alpine is a small town of 891 in Wyoming, with a median household income of $85,326 . Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Alpine's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. 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: 100.7

Alpine's overall cost of living index is 100.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Alpine costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Alpine, WY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$434,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,107	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	49.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$85,326	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Alpine's violent crime rate is 90.8 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

90.8 /100k

Property Crime

388.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Alpine, WY	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Alpine sees average highs of 28.3°F in January and 80.3°F in July, with 28.0 inches of annual precipitation and 78.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Alpine, WY
Average High — January	28.3°F
Average High — July	80.3°F
Annual Precipitation	28.0"
Annual Snowfall	78.2"

Demographics

Metric	Alpine, WY	National Avg
Population	891	—
Median Age	33.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	41.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.6%	18.9%
Asian	1.1%	6.3%
Under 18	21.7%	22.2%
65 and over	8.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Alpine vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alpine, WY affordable or expensive?

Alpine's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Alpine roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $434,100 and median rent is $1,107/month.

What is the crime rate in Alpine, WY?

Alpine's violent crime rate is 90.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 388.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Alpine?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Alpine, WY a good place to live?

Alpine, WY has a population of 891, a median household income of $85,326, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 28.3°F in January and 80.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.0 inches with about 78.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Alpine?

The population of Alpine, Wyoming is 891 with a median age of 33.7. 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 101 (100 = US average), median home $434,100, median household income $85,326, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer). 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.