East County · Unincorporated / mixed-area profile · SAN DIEGO COUNTY

Alpine

Foothill town on I-8 with shopping, rural property and mountain access

Community profile · Researched 2026-11-01

Relocation research note: Area groupings and map centers are approximate. Median sold, listing, and asking-rent figures are source-defined, mixed-property-type summaries, not a quote or valuation. School assignments, services, boundaries, and eligibility depend on the exact address. Verify current details directly with the relevant source.

HOUSING CONTEXT

Market snapshot

Profile-area market

Alpine, CA Housing Market & Rental trends - Home Prices, Rent, Inventory & More in San Diego County | Realtor.com®

Median sold: $1,200,000
Median listing: $1,075,000
Asking rent / month: $2,164

September 2026 · Mixed properties and unit sizes; source geography may differ from the community grouping.

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HOMES & TRANSPORT

Housing and getting around

Common housing types

Detached houses, condos, estates, acreage and manufactured homes

Rental options

Detached houses, condos, estates, acreage and manufactured homes; availability and lease length vary. No live inventory count is asserted.

Availability, prices, and lease terms change; mixed-unit rent summaries are not quotes for a specific home or bedroom count.

Walkability & getting around

Boulevard commercial pockets; outer homes need a car

Walk Score reference ↗

WORK & OUTDOORS

Employment and recreation

Employment

Local/nearby employment: Viejas Casino & Resort, Viejas retail, Alpine Union, local services and regional East County employers.

Employer names are research leads, not current job openings. Verify the worksite and peak-hour commute route.

County employment reference ↗

Parks, activities & recreation

Wright's Field; community parks; Viejas shopping/entertainment; trails.

County parks ↗City pool directory ↗YMCA aquatics ↗

Pool access

Private clubs/resorts; public neighborhood pool not confirmed Access, fees, eligibility, and schedules vary by facility; verify directly.

SCHOOLS

Districts and school starting points

Alpine Union / Grossmont Union High. Elementary/middle and high school districts are separate; verify rural edges and school transport.

Representative campuses to research in the area or serving district; not a guaranteed attendance assignment. Charter admissions differ. Verify every property address with the district.

Verify each property address with the serving elementary and secondary districts. These examples do not guarantee attendance; charter, magnet, and choice enrollment may have separate rules.

School	Grades	District	Official details
Boulder Oaks Elementary	See official record	Alpine Union Elementary	State profile ↗ · Dashboard
Joan MacQueen Middle	See official record	See official record	State profile ↗ · Dashboard
Granite Hills High	See official record	Grossmont Union High	State profile ↗ · Dashboard

School attendance is address dependent. Verify current boundaries, enrollment, programs, and performance information with the district and state sources.

District information ↗County school finder ↗

DINING & LOCAL LINKS