The story of this market
The typical home in Alpine, Wyoming sells for about $749,000, or $350 per square foot.
Prices are down 16.8% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 65 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $3,058 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+5%
WY · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Alpine, Wyoming
Alpine's housing market is currently experiencing a correction in pricing following a period of rapid appreciation, with low inventory levels keeping the market tight. High interest rates and seasonal demand fluctuations are driving the current slowdown in sales volume, though the area remains a high-demand destination for lifestyle buyers.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Alpine yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Median prices moved down 16.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 65 days on market with 44.7 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
37% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 8.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A massive reservoir offering boating, fishing, and camping, serving as the primary recreational anchor for the town.
Renowned for world-class fly fishing and whitewater rafting, drawing significant tourism and seasonal residents.
Alpine is ideal for outdoor-focused families, remote workers seeking mountain lifestyle, and investors targeting the short-term vacation rental market due to its proximity to Jackson Hole and regional water sports.
Public education is provided through the Lincoln County School District, which is generally characterized as providing a stable, community-focused learning environment for local students.
Alpine is situated at the junction of U.S. Highways 89 and 26, serving as a critical transit corridor between Idaho and Jackson, Wyoming.
Alpine serves as a premier destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering immediate access to the Palisades Reservoir, Snake River, and extensive trail systems for hiking, snowmobiling, and fishing.
The rental market is characterized by high demand from seasonal workers and recreational visitors, leading to limited long-term inventory and elevated monthly rates.
The local economy is heavily anchored by tourism, outdoor recreation, and service industries, with a growing segment of remote professionals relocating to the area.
Alpine is experiencing moderate growth driven by its appeal as a recreational gateway, though infrastructure development remains focused on maintaining its small-town character.
Development is currently focused on small-scale residential infill and improvements to recreational access points along the reservoir.
Parcels in Alpine are subject to Lincoln County School District levies and local fire protection district assessments.
Alpine maintains a low crime rate consistent with rural Wyoming communities, with no significant upward trends reported in recent local safety assessments.
The area faces typical mountain-west hazards including wildfire risk and seasonal snow-load considerations, necessitating standard insurance coverage for property owners.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the area's high-risk wildfire classification and remote mountain location, requiring specialized coverage.
Property taxes are assessed by Lincoln County based on fair market value, with no state-level personal income tax in Wyoming, which benefits residents and property owners.
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 11.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this city's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and Data USA profiles for Alpine, WY.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
County linkage populates as this city's member ZIP reports roster beneath it.
No ZIP intel reports rostered under this city yet — property dossiers roll up through the ZIP tier, so the chain populates as the county refreshes discover them.