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Alpine, Utah, in Utah county, is 8 miles S of Sandy, Utah (center to center) 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.
In Alpine, about 73% of adults are married. Alpine is considered a city for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about Alpine is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.
Interestingly, the city is known for having more men than similar cities.
In 2000, Alpine had a median family income of $74,891. Alpine is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. To its credit, the people in Alpine value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of the city is the share of people in it who work at home.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Alpine ($6,100). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 90% of housing units in Alpine are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. People in Alpine pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.
In Alpine, 90% of commuters drive to work.
Alpine strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Utah):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 5% |  |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Alpine to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Utah (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times |  | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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