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Altamont, PA

Pennsylvania

Altamont is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 525. Residents earn $45,536 per year, which is 39% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
525 Population 571/sq mi density
$45,536 Median Income $34,264 per capita
$132,800 Home Value
48°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$45,536 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$132,800 home value
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $45,536
39% lower than US avg
Home Value $132,800
53% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.1%
40% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.3%
36% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.3%
40% higher than US avg

How Altamont Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population525
Median Age55.3 yrs
Density571/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans12.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$45,536
Per Capita$34,264
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty17.3%
County GDP$6,492M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$132,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units320
Rent Burden25.9%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain53.6 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation1,671 ft (509 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute26 min
Broadband68.0%
Libraries14

Is Altamont a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Altamont receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Altamont offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Altamont is $45,536, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. The poverty rate of 17.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Altamont is $132,800, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Altamont experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches, including 48.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Altamont has a population of 525 with a density of 571 people per square mile. The median age is 55.3 years, 42% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

525
Total Population
571
People / sq mi
55.3yrs
Median Age
42% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Altamont vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.4%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.6%
81% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Altamont vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Altamont is $45,536, which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Altamont vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$45,536
39% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,264
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
IRS Avg AGI$65,391

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below US avg
Poverty Rate17.3%
40% above US avg
Establishments (County)2,961
County GDP$6,492M

Business (County)

Restaurants248
Healthcare347
Retail449
Manufacturing163

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,393
54% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.06%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.6 min
Drive Alone97.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Altamont is $132,800, 53% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$132,800
53% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden25.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.0%
Housing Units320
Median Year Built1953

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,393
54% above US avg
Effective Rate4.06%
Altamont has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 53.6 inches. The area enjoys 271 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall53.6 inches
41% above US avg
Snowfall48.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,671 ft (509 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density571/sq mi
Coordinates40.7850°N, 76.2169°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42107
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 42.1-point margin. 68.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.6%
D 28.5%

Winner: Republican by 42.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.1%
40% below US avg
High School+95.8%
Graduate Degree+5.1%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density571/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access68.0%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities347
Restaurants248
Retail Stores449

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.6 min
Drive Alone97.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.0%

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