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Living in Alta Sierra

Alta Sierra is a city in the United States, and the figures below are its published values. At the end of 2020, Alta Sierra had a population of 7,620. The city faced an unemployment rate of 3.06% at the end of 2024. Alta Sierra was home to 341 foreign residents at the end of 2024.

Lower unemployment than 78% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 96% of American cities that publish it.

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

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 Alta Sierra.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 Alta Sierra yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent1,944 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 Alta Sierra?

The median gross salary is about 3,037 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 Alta Sierra?

The unemployment rate is about 3.1 % (2024).

  • Unemployment rate: 3.06 % · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2
Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Alta Sierra is 3.1%. 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%12000–5Alta Sierra 3.1%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 salary3,037 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)9Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate3.06 %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 Alta Sierra. 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
Open official service
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Alta Sierra. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Alta Sierra's nearest airport was SMF, 68 km away and offered 28 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count28 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights4Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km68 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official
Nearest Major Airport IataSMF3 Aug 2026OurAirports5Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Alta Sierra. 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
Open official information
Open the full United States section
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Alta Sierra.

Climate and air quality

At the end of 2024, annual PM2.5 reached 4.2 µg/m³. Alta Sierra's monthly mean temperatures were 6.3°C in January and 22.8°C in July.

Is the air quality good in Alta Sierra?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 4.2 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline.

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

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 4.18 µg/m³ · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData8
Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Alta Sierra average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND31°0°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Alta Sierra average monthly precipitation, mm0701402102802362282071136319031165140266JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Alta Sierra annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5254.2PM2.5µg/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 Alta Sierra is 4.2 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/m³514–5Alta Sierra 4.2135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 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 mean4.18 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData8Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 12 · Feb 12.72 · Mar 14.39 · Apr 17.06 · May 21.56 · Jun 26.78 · Jul 31.11 · Aug 30.78 · Sep 27.94 · Oct 22.28 · Nov 15.44 · Dec 11.44 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 0.611 · Feb 1.22 · Mar 2.78 · Apr 4.44 · May 8.22 · Jun 11.44 · Jul 14.56 · Aug 13.78 · Sep 11.17 · Oct 6.78 · Nov 2.83 · Dec 0.333 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 6.33 · Feb 6.94 · Mar 8.61 · Apr 10.72 · May 14.89 · Jun 19.11 · Jul 22.83 · Aug 22.28 · Sep 19.56 · Oct 14.56 · Nov 9.11 · Dec 5.89 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 236.2 · Feb 228.1 · Mar 207.3 · Apr 112.5 · May 62.99 · Jun 18.8 · Jul 0 · Aug 2.79 · Sep 11.18 · Oct 65.02 · Nov 140.2 · Dec 266.2 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M323.9 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)8Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M34.12 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
Shorewood7,620 residentsPocahontas7,622 residentsNew Cumberland7,625 residentsBerlin7,614 residentsHomeland7,613 residentsOak Hill7,629 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 21.6 km² at the end of 2025. Population density was 341.6 people per km² at the end of 2024.

How many people live in Alta Sierra?

The published population was 7,620 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
Alta Sierra residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport95.5%Foreign residents 4.5%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area21.55 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)6Official
Foreign-resident share4.63 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Foreign residents341 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Population density341.6 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Population7,620 people31 Dec 2020California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)1Official

Is Alta Sierra 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%
Student35%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 23–47%
Family42%strong on family, weak on safety · range 30–54%
Retirement33%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 19–47%
Foreign residents341 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population7,620 people31 Dec 2020Official source · California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)
Median monthly rent1,944 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary3,037 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate3.06 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean4.18 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 Alta Sierra 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 Alta Sierra?

The published population was 7,620 people in April 2020. Source: California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS).

Is the air quality good in Alta Sierra?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 4.2 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline. Source: U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData.

What is the typical salary in Alta Sierra?

The median gross salary is about 3,037 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 Alta Sierra?

The unemployment rate is about 3.1 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many foreign residents live in Alta Sierra?

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

Is Alta Sierra a good place to live?

Alta Sierra 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). Alta Sierra, United States: rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/alta-sierra-ca-057/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Alta Sierra, United States: rent, salary},
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  date = {2026-09-12},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
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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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