salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 13.4 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $37,520 a year. That is $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Texas. It is number 45 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Alpine?
Share of households by yearly income. 14.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Alpine
| Size | Alpine | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $684 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,067 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,619 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Alpine overall?
Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Alpine, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Alpine
Life in Alpine
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Alpine?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $587 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $219,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,980 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Alpine, TX?
Renting in Alpine costs a median of about $938 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Alpine?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $37,520 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Alpine cheap or expensive?
Alpine is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.4% of the typical household income of $64,860. It ranks 45th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Alpine?
The median homeowner in Alpine pays $2,573 a year in property taxes, about 1.17% of the median home value.
Is Alpine more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Texas are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Alpine?
The median home value in Alpine is $219,800, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.
6,014 people live in Alpine. Numbers are typical (middle) values.