At a Glance
Median Income
$105,455
$51,094 per capita
Home Value
$306,700
Zillow: $426,296
Median Rent
$1,263/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
55.1%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
0.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.7%
9.0% smoking rate
How Altamont Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Altamont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Altamont a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Altamont residents earn a median household income of $105,455 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,094. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,562 business establishments, including 347 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Altamont is $306,700 , 9% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $426,296. Median rent is $1,263/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
55.1% of adults in Altamont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% above the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Altamont has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,767
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density1,391/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$105,455
Per Capita$51,094
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty0.5%
County GDP$12,310M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,419
Housing
A+
Home Value$306,700
Rent$1,263
Ownership77.9%
Zillow$426,296
Housing Units705
Rent Burden30.0%
Health
Obesity28.7%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death8,452/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
Elevation445 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.1%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+29.6%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 55%
Commute30 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed204 Mbps
EV Stations25
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Altamont was built in 1960.
16.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Albany International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 204 Mbps.
There are 347 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.