Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
22%
Alpine, TX
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$598
Population
6,374
Renter Mix
41% Rent
Savor historic charm and stunning views in this desert oasis
Suburban
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Scenic
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Mountain Views
Situated in majestic Far West Texas, Alpine is often heralded as a gem in the desert for its independent spirit, vibrant atmosphere, and surrounding natural beauty. The charming downtown area is the heart of the city, teeming with art galleries, antique stores, specialty shops, and diverse restaurants in historic buildings adorned with elaborate murals.
Alpine is also the gateway to the stunning Big Bend National Park, complete with mountains, desert terrain, and access to the Rio Grande, which provide ample opportunities for outdoor adventure. Sports fans delight in Alpine’s historic Kokernot Field, a scaled-down replica of Wrigley Field, which houses the home-favorite, minor-league baseball team—the Cowboys.
Sul Ross State University calls Alpine home, contributing an array of educational, cultural, and service-oriented opportunities to the community. Alpine residents and visitors can find the Museum of the Big Bend on Sul Ross State’s campus too. Getting around from Alpine is simple with convenience to Amtrak and U.S. Routes 90 and 67.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$49,301
Average: $68,672
Education
2,341
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,607
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Alpine has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
31%
Other Education
69%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Alpine, TX is $598 for one bedroom. Apartment rent in Alpine has increased by 0.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$598/month
613 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Alpine, TX is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
269 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
377 Students
Public
Grades K-8
269 Students
Public
Grades K-8
269 Students
Public
Grades K-8
269 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
308 Students
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Points of Interest
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.