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Moving to Alpine, California

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The current estimated population of Alpine, California is 16,672, with 49.1% male and 50.9% female. Alpine has experienced steady growth, largely due to its desirable location in the foothills of the Cuyamaca Mountains and proximity to San Diego.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1912
  • County: San Diego
  • Land area: 26.8 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 622 people per square mile
  • Area code: 619
  • Zip code: 91901

Geography and Location

Alpine, California is located in the foothills of the Cuyamaca Mountains, about 30 miles east of downtown San Diego. The community is known for its scenic views, mild climate, and access to outdoor activities like hiking and camping in nearby Cleveland National Forest. Alpine offers a blend of suburban and rural living, with spacious properties and a small-town feel. The community’s location along Interstate 8 makes it a convenient place for commuters working in San Diego while offering a quieter, more natural environment.

Demographics

Median resident age: 38.4 years
Median household income: $61,832
Median house value: $294,800

Population by Race

Races in Alpine:

  • White Non-Hispanic (84.3%)
  • Hispanic (10.2%)
  • Other race (2.9%)
  • Two or more races (2.2%)
  • American Indian (1.9%)
  • Filipino (0.9%)
  • Black (0.8%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (18.3%), English (15.7%), Irish (14.1%), United States (5.8%), Italian (5.7%), Scottish (3.6%).

Land area: 26.9 square miles

Map of Alpine, CA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Alpine

  • High school or higher: 88.6%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 23.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.0%
  • Unemployed: 4.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 33.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alpine CDP

  • Never married: 19.4%
  • Now married: 62.0%
  • Separated: 2.3%
  • Widowed: 4.5%
  • Divorced: 11.8%

5.4% Foreign born (2.2% Latin America, 1.5% Europe, 1.0% Asia).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Alpine:

  • SCRIPPS HOSPITAL-EAST COUNTY (about 10 miles; EL CAJON, CA)
  • SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ENCINITAS (about 14 miles; ENCINITAS, CA)
  • ALVARADO PARKWAY INSTITUTE BEHAVIORAL (about 18 miles; LA MESA, CA)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Alpine:

  • SAN DIEGO INTL-LINDBERGH FLD (about 30 miles; SAN DIEGO, CA; Abbreviation: SAN)
  • NORTH ISLAND NAS /HALSEY FIELD/ (about 32 miles; SAN DIEGO, CA; Abbreviation: NZY)
  • MC CLELLAN-PALOMAR (about 40 miles; CARLSBAD, CA; Abbreviation: CRQ)

Other public-use airports nearest to Alpine:

  • GILLESPIE FIELD (about 14 miles; SAN DIEGO/EL CAJON, CA; Abbreviation: SEE)
  • RAMONA (about 17 miles; RAMONA, CA; Abbreviation: RNM)
  • BROWN FIELD MUNI (about 23 miles; SAN DIEGO, CA; Abbreviation: SDM)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alpine:

  • CUYAMACA COLLEGE (about 10 miles; EL CAJON, CA; Full-time enrollment: 3,278)
  • UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-SAN DIEGO (about 14 miles; LA JOLLA, CA; Full-time enrollment: 19,582)
  • CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY-SAN MARCOS (about 14 miles; SAN MARCOS, CA; Full-time enrollment: 4,875)
  • GROSSMONT COLLEGE (about 15 miles; EL CAJON, CA; Full-time enrollment: 9,607)
  • SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY (about 22 miles; SAN DIEGO, CA; Full-time enrollment: 25,831)
  • SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE (about 25 miles; CHULA VISTA, CA; Full-time enrollment: 9,533)
  • SAN DIEGO MIRAMAR COLLEGE (about 27 miles; SAN DIEGO, CA; Full-time enrollment: 3,682)

Public primary/middle schools in Alpine:

  • MAC QUEEN (JOAN) MIDDLE (Students: 849; Location: 2001TAVERN ROAD; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • BOULDER OAKS ELEMENTARY (Students: 467; Location: 2320 TAVERN ROAD; Grades: KG – 05)
  • ALPINE ELEMENTARY (Students: 425; Location: 1850 ALPINE BLVD.; Grades: KG – 05)
  • SHADOW HILLS ELEMENTARY (Students: 314; Location: 8770 HARBISON CANYON ROAD; Grades: KG – 05)
  • CREEKSIDE EARLY LEARNING CENTER (Students: 224; Location: 8818 HARBISON CANYON ROAD; Grades: KG – KG)
  • MOUNTAIN VIEW LEARNING ACADEMY (Students: 46; Location: 8818 HARBISON CAYON RD.; Grades: KG – 08)
  • ALPINE COMMUNITY DAY (Students: 4; Location: 8770 HARBISON CANYON ROAD; Grades: KG – 08)

 

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