Alta, CA
Living in Alta
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute1
Public Transit1
Affordability33
Public Safety89
Airports43
Hospitals52
Colleges77
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools60
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
566Population+53 (2010–19)
57 y Median Age+15 (2010–19)
28%College-Educated+16% (2010–19)
81%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years42%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black1%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate20%
Some College47%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household81%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$99kMedian Household Income+$47k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
51 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K8%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K22%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more14%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector71%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Sales and office29%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Worked at home13%
Housing
$384kMedian Home Value+$49k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$1.4kMedian Monthly Rent+$680 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied+16% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198933%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K23%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K9%
$1.5M to $1.99M5%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas54%
Utility gas7%
Wood19%
Crime
Violent Crime in Alta
United States45
California55
Sacramento Metro Area49
Placer County21
Property Crime in Alta
United States48
California56
Sacramento Metro Area45
Placer County37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 9 | 16 |
| Feb | 39 | 9 | 18 |
| Mar | 42 | 8 | 16 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 7 |
| May | 54 | 3 | 1 |
| Jun | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 44 | 7 | 6 |
| Dec | 38 | 10 | 15 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Alta
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding31
Tornado4
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Alta, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Alta, CA
Echo Ridge Christian School
14 miles, W
Charis Youth Center
14 miles, W
Mount St Marys Academy
14 miles, W
Ananda Living Wisdom School
17 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Alta, CA
William Jessup University
38 miles, SW
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary
43 miles, S
Sierra Nevada College
46 miles, E
Chamberlain University-California
50 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Alta, CA
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital
13 miles, W
Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital
25 miles, SW
Tahoe Forest Hospital
33 miles, E
Marshall Medical Center
34 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Alta, CA
Sacramento International Airport
56 miles, SW
Reno-Tahoe International Airport
58 miles, E
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
94 miles, S
Charles M Schulz-Sonoma County Airport
119 miles, SW