Alpha, NJ Overview

Alpha a borough in Warren County, in the Allentown-Bethlehem metro area.  It is in one of the eastern-most locations within the Lehigh Valley region.  Alpha was incorporated as a borough in 1911, and is named after the Alpha Cement Company.  The population is over 2,500 and the borough has a total area of 1.7 square miles.  Alpha combines a well-developed industrial center with a comfortable residential haven.  The housing in this area blends charming older homes in a variety of architectural styles with some multi-family developments.  Nearby Phillipsburg provides expanded shopping opportunities, although the borough offers local retail activity.

Summary

Population Growth (since 2000)-3%
Population Density (ppl / mile)1,438.00
Household Size (ppl)2.447
Households w/ Children27%

Housing Stability

Annual Residential Turnover0%
5+ Years in Residency46%
Median Year in Residency4.56

Housing Inventory

Alpha, NJ Housing Inventory 6727370670667273706

Market Overview

7 listings with an estimated median price of $295,000

PriceCount
$0 - 100K2
$200K - 300K3
$300K - 400K2
Property TypeCount
Single Family2
Commercial2
Multi Family3

(Data as of 4/14/2024)

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Alpha, NJ Population Demographics

Total: 2,403

Households:979

Median Age: 41.91

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature (degrees F)

Alpha, NJ Temperature

Weather Risk

Alpha, NJ Weather Risk

Education

The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index below are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

Education Climate Index

Alpha, NJ Education Climate Index

Highest Education Level Attained

Alpha, NJ Highest Education Level Attained 76413628902001113327641362890200

Employment and Finance

Workforce

Alpha, NJ Workforce

Income by dollar range (Median Income: $63,670)

Alpha, NJ Income by dollar range 404029522661413630100127921487136281210

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Studio
$795
One Bedroom
$927
Two Bedroom
$1,118
Three Bedroom
$1,399
Four Bedroom
$1,683

Smoking Ban

The Smoking Ban data indicates whether an area has a smoking ban in place for workplaces, restaurants or bars. This information represents that of the search area and may not reflect that of the whole County or State.

Workplaces
Yes
Restaurants
Yes
Bars
Yes

Crime

The Crime Index compares the risk or probability of future occurrence of certain types of crime in this community as compared to the national average. The national average for each type of crime equals a score of 1.0, so a score of 2.0 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 0.50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Alpha, NJ Crime

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