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Living in Alpine

Alpine is one of the cities recorded in the United States. The population of Alpine totalled 14,958 at the end of 2020. At the end of 2024, unemployment in Alpine reached 3%. At the end of 2024, the foreign population in Alpine numbered 1,139.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Alpine?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Alpine.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Alpine yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent1,702 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)10Community estimate · Supplemental context

Work and income

What is the typical salary in Alpine?

The median gross salary is about 4,003 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)9

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.

What is the unemployment rate in Alpine?

The unemployment rate is about 3 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Alpine is 3.0%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Alpine 3.0%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary4,003 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)9Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate3 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Alpine. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Alpine. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Alpine's nearest airport was SAN, 41 km away and offered 55 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count55 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights4Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km41 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official
Nearest Major Airport IataSAN3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Alpine. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Alpine.

Climate and air quality

Annual PM2.5 was 6.8 µg/m³ at the end of 2024. Alpine's monthly mean temperatures were 11.8°C in January and 23°C in July.

Is the air quality good in Alpine?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6.8 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 6.77 µg/m³ · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData8
Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Alpine average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND32°5°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Alpine average monthly precipitation, mm025507510082936930143336153852JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Alpine annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5256.8PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Alpine is 6.8 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7Alpine 6.8252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.77 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData8Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 17.72 · Feb 17.89 · Mar 19.56 · Apr 21.5 · May 23.56 · Jun 27.33 · Jul 30.39 · Aug 31.61 · Sep 29.94 · Oct 25.72 · Nov 21.44 · Dec 17.28 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 5.83 · Feb 5.72 · Mar 6.89 · Apr 8.28 · May 10.44 · Jun 12.39 · Jul 15.67 · Aug 16.78 · Sep 15.72 · Oct 12.22 · Nov 8.67 · Dec 5.28 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 11.78 · Feb 11.83 · Mar 13.22 · Apr 14.89 · May 17 · Jun 19.89 · Jul 23 · Aug 24.17 · Sep 22.83 · Oct 19 · Nov 15.06 · Dec 11.28 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 81.53 · Feb 92.71 · Mar 69.34 · Apr 29.97 · May 14.48 · Jun 3.3 · Jul 2.54 · Aug 3.05 · Sep 6.35 · Oct 14.99 · Nov 37.59 · Dec 51.82 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M318.6 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)8Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M36.71 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)8Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Hawaiian Paradise Park14,957 residentsOcean Pointe14,965 residentsSpring Creek14,967 residentsDeming14,944 residentsMoultrie14,973 residentsBrookside14,974 residents

Population and city profile

Alpine's total area was 69.4 km² at the end of 2025. Population density was 218.8 people per km² at the end of 2024.

How many people live in Alpine?

The published population was 14,958 people in April 2020. Source: California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)1

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Alpine residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport92.4%Foreign residents 7.6%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area69.37 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)6Official
Foreign-resident share7.5 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Foreign residents1,139 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Population density218.8 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Population14,958 people31 Dec 2020California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)1Official

Is Alpine a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker38%strong on work, weak on safety · range 27–49%
Skilled employee49%strong on work, weak on safety · range 39–59%
Student34%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 22–46%
Family60%strong on family, weak on safety · range 48–72%
Retirement33%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 19–47%
Foreign residents1,139 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population14,958 people31 Dec 2020Official source · California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)
Median monthly rent1,702 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary4,003 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate3 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean6.77 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Alpine when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Alpine?

The published population was 14,958 people in April 2020. Source: California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS).

Is the air quality good in Alpine?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6.8 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData.

What is the typical salary in Alpine?

The median gross salary is about 4,003 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS).

What is the unemployment rate in Alpine?

The unemployment rate is about 3 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many foreign residents live in Alpine?

1,139 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Alpine a good place to live?

Alpine may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Alpine, United States: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/alpine/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Alpine, United States: rent, salary, jobs},
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}
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Sources

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  1. California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS) services2.arcgis.com · checked 2026-08-05
  2. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  3. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  4. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  8. U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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