Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alpine Meadows a good place to live?
Alpine Meadows is a good place to live. Alpine Meadows is considered very car-dependent and very bikeable with minimal transit options. Alpine Meadows is a rural neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Alpine Meadows has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 0.1 people per acre and a median age of 48. The average household income is $136,653 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 50.8% of residents. A majority of residents in Alpine Meadows are home owners, with 32.6% of residents renting and 67.4% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Alpine Meadows can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Alpine Meadows neighborhood guide.
Is Alpine Meadows, CA a safe neighborhood?
Alpine Meadows, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Alpine Meadows?
The median home price in Alpine Meadows is $932,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $186,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.38%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $4,660 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $200K a year to afford the median home price in Alpine Meadows. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Alpine Meadows is $137K.
What are the best public schools in Alpine Meadows?
The best public schools that serve Alpine Meadows are:
- North Tahoe High School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 18:1 and an average review score of 4.0.
- Tahoe Truckee High School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 19:1 and an average review score of 3.8.
- North Tahoe School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 14:1 and an average review score of 3.4.
What are the most popular zip codes in Alpine Meadows, Olympic Valley, CA?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Alpine Meadows, Olympic Valley, CA?
The most popular neighborhoods near Alpine Meadows, Olympic Valley, CA are South Truckee, Donner Lake, Sierra Meadows, Tahoe Donner and Gray's Crossing.
Are home prices dropping in Alpine Meadows?
Yes, home prices in Alpine Meadows are down 11% in the last 12 months.
