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Alpine, Utah

Introduction to Alpine, Utah

Alpine, Utah, in Utah county, is 8 miles S of Sandy, Utah and 347 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. The city is considered part of the Provo-Orem metropolitan area. Alpine has a population of 7,146.

Alpine History

Alpine was first settled in 1850. The first settlers of the area established a cattle ranch. At that time, it was known as Mountainville. It was later renamed Alpine because the city reminded Prophet Brigham Young of the Swiss Alps. It is located in Utah County, which was founded in 1852 and named after the Ute Indians.

Alpine and nearby Attractions

  • Nephs Lake
  • Alpine Fort
  • Timpanogos Cave National Monument
  • John Hutchings Museum of Natural History
  • North American Museum of Ancient Life
  • Wasatch Mountain State Park

Things To Do In Alpine

Alpine provides amenities for several different types of recreational opportunities. Those interested in the area’s history should visit the Alpine Fort, the North American Museum of Ancient Life, the Wheeler Historic Farm, the Park City Museum, the John Hutchings Museum of Natural History and the Timpanogos Cave National Monument. The Jordanelle State Park, Utah Lake State Park, Deer Creek State Park and Wasatch Mountain State Park are all nearby as well.

Alpine Transportation

Air transportation is available from Salt Lake City International Airport.

Alpine Higher Education

Brigham Young University, Salt Lake Community College and Utah Valley State College are in the neighborhood.

High Points

Alpine strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Utah):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyAlpine Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyAlpine College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 10%Alpine People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Alpine Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Alpine Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Alpine, UT

Comparing Alpine to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Utah (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old106
Male Share of the Population106
Female Share of the Population25
Racial Diversity12
Well-Paid Single Men12
Senior Citizens12
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income910
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better810

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times32
Public Transportation Use34
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Affordability of Property Taxes61
Affordability of Rents31
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals14
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime44
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