Alta Sierra, CA

Living in Alta Sierra

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Bikeability 35
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Walkability 31
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Commute 33
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Public Transit 28
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Affordability 25
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Public Safety 78
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Airports 48
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Hospitals 38
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Colleges 83
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Schools 51
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Residents

7.3k Population +269 (2010–19)
49  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
32% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
75% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial6%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate16%
Some College45%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household75%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$86k Median Household Income +$19k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty -5% (2010–19)
32  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more9%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector65%
Self-employed13%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Sales and office25%
Service13%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van83%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home10%

Housing

$396k Median Home Value -$20k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$1.8k Median Monthly Rent +$536 (2010–19)
83% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached94%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198937%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19491%

Home Value

$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K29%
$400K to $499K25%
$500K to $749K21%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas70%
Utility gas5%
Wood15%

Crime

Violent Crime in Alta Sierra

United States45
California55
Nevada County31

Property Crime in Alta Sierra

United States48
California56
Nevada County32

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (41%)(53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump47%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 42 7 1
Feb 44 7 2
Mar 48 6 2
Apr 52 3 1
May 60 2 0
Jun 67 1 0
Jul 73 0 0
Aug 72 0 0
Sep 67 1 0
Oct 58 2 0
Nov 48 5 0
Dec 42 8 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Alta Sierra

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding24
Tornado4
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Airports

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