Tourism provides the base for Alpine's economy. Winter sports,
hunting, fishing and summer visitors bring upwards of 50,000 people
to the Apache-Sitgreaves Forest in Apacne County. More than 40
percent of Apache County employment is tourist related.
Because vacationers and retirees are attracted to Alpine's cool summers
and year-round activities, much of the local employment is
service and retail related. However, Alpine's largest single employer
the U.S Forest Service. Ranching and logging also provide
employment, and construction has been increasing as more retirees
have moved to Alpine to enjoy the mountain air, scenery, and
absence of traffic.