At a Glance
Median Income
$44,583
$31,939 per capita
Home Value
$100,000
Zillow: $165,659
Median Rent
$1,067/mo
23.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
128/100K
3,887/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Altmar Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Altmar's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Altmar a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Altmar residents earn a median household income of $44,583 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,939. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,324 business establishments, including 277 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Altmar is $100,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,659. Median rent is $1,067/month, with 23.5% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Altmar reports 128 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,887/100K.
Education
22.7% of adults in Altmar hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Altmar has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population222
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density107/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$44,583
Per Capita$31,939
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$9,256M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$1,067
Ownership64.3%
Zillow$165,659
Housing Units151
Rent Burden23.5%
Crime
F
Violent128/100K
Property3,887/100K
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,165/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation540 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute18 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Altmar was founded in 1813.
The median home in Altmar was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Syracuse Hancock International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 277 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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