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Alpine, TX

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Population
5,989
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
4,477 ft
Median Home Value
$219,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$891/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$60,139
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Alpine

Sitting high in the West Texas desert between the Davis and Chisos mountains, Alpine serves as the welcoming hub of the Big Bend region. With around 6,000 residents, it offers a relaxed, small-town atmosphere paired with wide-open views and cooler summer nights thanks to its elevation. Sul Ross State University gives the town a youthful, creative spark, while local staples like the Museum of the Big Bend and a full-service regional hospital make everyday living comfortable and self-contained.

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Daily life here is practical and easygoing, with friendly neighborhoods, local schools, and a historic downtown filled with casual diners and local shops. Because Alpine sits at the crossroads of U.S. 90 and Highway 118, residents enjoy quick drives to quirky Marfa, historic Fort Davis, and the rugged trails of Big Bend National Park. It is an appealing landing spot for anyone looking for quiet desert living with genuine community charm.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+99.1rating

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