Alta, California
Quick Statistics
Alta is a community in Placer County, California, home to about 656 people spread across 2.4 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $44,688 a year, and a typical home is worth about $470,000. About 45.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 95.9% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 8 percent over the past decade.
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Among the California towns GeoStat tracks, Alta ranks number 1,164 of 1,570 in population, number 587 in median household income, number 795 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Alta typically top out near 91°F in July, while January nights average about 36°F. The area sees roughly 7 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dutch Flat, CA | 2.0 mi. | 200 |
| 2. | Washington, CA | 9.9 mi. | 129 |
| 3. | Colfax, CA | 11.8 mi. | 2,407 |
| 4. | Nevada City, CA | 12.9 mi. | 3,172 |
| 5. | Grass Valley, CA | 13.6 mi. | 14,113 |
| 6. | Foresthill, CA | 14.6 mi. | 1,483 |
| 7. | Alta Sierra, CA | 14.8 mi. | 7,361 |
| 8. | Graniteville, CA | 16.1 mi. | 0 |
What is the population of Alta, California?
Alta has a population of about 656 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Alta, California in?
Alta is located in Placer County, California.
What is the median home value in Alta, California?
The median home value in Alta is about $470,000, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Alta, California?
The median personal income in Alta is about $44,688 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Alta, California?
Since 1950, 6 tornadoes have been recorded in Placer County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Alta, California?
Typical July highs run about 91 degrees and January lows about 36 degrees, with around 7 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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