At a Glance
Median Income
$62,315
$29,337 per capita
Home Value
$215,200
Zillow: $257,960
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
11.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
14.1% smoking rate
How Altamahaw Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Altamahaw's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Altamahaw a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Altamahaw residents earn a median household income of $62,315 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,337. The unemployment rate stands at 11.4% (217% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,409 business establishments, including 370 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Altamahaw is $215,200 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $257,960. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
21.5% of adults in Altamahaw hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Altamahaw has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population568
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density418/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$62,315
Per Capita$29,337
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,014M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010
Housing
A+
Home Value$215,200
Rent
Ownership93.5%
Zillow$257,960
Housing Units184
Rent Burden28.4%
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,571/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
Elevation693 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+13.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute17 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed198 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Altamahaw was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 198 Mbps.
There are 370 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.