In Alpena, Michigan, the median home price is $193,546; median household income is $53,950; the population is 28,880; schools rate 5.2 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 303.6 per 100k; and the average commute is 17.5 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Alpena at a glance
Population
28,880
Median Household Income
$53,950
Typical Home Value
$193,546
School District Rating
5.2
Violent Crime Rate
303.6
Avg Commute Time
17.5
About Alpena
Alpena has a population of 28,880. The median home value is $193,546, 29% below the Michigan median. Median household income is $53,950 (26% below the Michigan median). The most populated towns are Alpena, Alpena, and Sanborn.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Alpena
9 towns, by population.
Alpena at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Alpena?
- Alpena has a population of 28,880 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Alpena?
- The median home value in Alpena is $193,546. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Alpena?
- Median household income in Alpena is $53,950 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Alpena in?
- Alpena is in Michigan.
- How many towns are in Alpena?
- Alpena contains 9 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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