At a Glance
Median Income
$45,536
$34,264 per capita
Home Value
$132,800
Zillow: $133,771
Violent Crime
240/100K
454/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
271 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Altamont residents earn a median household income of $45,536 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,264. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,961 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Altamont is $132,800 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,771. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Altamont reports 240 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 454/100K.
Education
20.1% of adults in Altamont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Altamont has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population525
Median Age55.3 yrs
Density571/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$45,536
Per Capita$34,264
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,492M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$132,800
Rent
Ownership88.0%
Zillow$133,771
Housing Units320
Rent Burden25.9%
Crime
F
Violent240/100K
Property454/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain53.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,671 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute26 min
Broadband68.0%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Altamont was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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