Alpine, CA

U.S. News Ratings
Population 13,618
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living High
Health Care Limited
Median Home Price High
Median Income Average

Climate

 A significant portion of this arid town was devastated by a wildfire in October 2003.

Geography

Alpine is just east of San Diego, at the base of the Cuyamaca Mountains.

Cultural Attractions

A casino and outlet mall (both run by the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians) are located within city limits.

Recreation

Hundreds of miles of trails are available in nearby Cuyamaca Rancho State Park and at the Cleveland National Forest.

Economy

Alpine has many retail shops and other small businesses, most of them in the town center.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
13,618
Population under 55:
73.7%
Population over 55:
26.3%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Low
Closest large city:
San Diego

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Poor
Temperature:
104°F July High, 37°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$64,753
Median home price:
$400,000
Average property tax:
N/A

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
10.1%
High
Cost of living:
High

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
5
Middle schools:
4
High schools:
0

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
0
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
11
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
12

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
0/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
23/3
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
27/3

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
46

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