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Altamont, OR Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Mateo E.

Unpopular opinion about Altamont

Longtime lurker here, I grew up here but left for a while. With a population of 19,844, Altamont is a small town. It's a a small town city with about 19,844 people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traffic can be rough during rush h...

15 replies 2 upvotes best-worst
Randy H.

Is Altamont a good place to live?

Curious what people think. We're a young couple and The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $998/month for a decent place. With a population of 19,844, Altamont is a small town. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Wou...

12 replies 3 upvotes living
Doris F.

Is Altamont getting better or worse?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a college student here and Poverty rate is 12.4%, which is around average. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What neighborhoods would you suggest? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Cost of living is def...

4 replies 9 upvotes living
Leah Mitchell

Pros and cons of Altamont after 12 years

Longtime lurker here, I'm a remote worker and Rent is about $998/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Am I wrong here? Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a lot in new devel...

5 replies 12 upvotes living
Adrian P.

Internet providers in Altamont?

Just moved here 11 months ago and The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $56,236 in Altamont. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Looking forward to hearing from you all.

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tucson_ezekiel

Best kept secrets of Altamont, OR

We have two kids and Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $56,236, which feels about average for the area. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Any advice would be great. TIA! The weat...

0 replies 7 upvotes best-worst
Doris F.

First time home buyer in Altamont

Curious what people think. We're a young couple and It's a a small town city with about 19,844 people. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Any advice would be great. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system ...

6 replies 15 upvotes housing
Doris F.

Altamont job market vs Atlanta

Hi all, Crime rate is something to consider -Altamont sits at 324.1 per 100K.

3 replies 6 upvotes jobs
Jayden Edwards

Moving to Altamont with kids -good idea?

So, The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. Is this normal for Altamont? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

2 replies 2 upvotes moving
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