Alto, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Banks County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,187 Population 1,032/sq mi density
$54,479 Median Income $23,016 per capita
$132,900 Home Value $299,583 Zillow
$927 Median Rent 36.5% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$54,479 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$132,900 home value, $927/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Alto, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,479
28% below
$23,016 per capita
Home Value
$132,900
53% below
Zillow: $299,583
Median Rent
$927/mo
20% below
36.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
299/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
60% below
65.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
5% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Alto Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Alto's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
72%
Home Value
47%
Rent
80%
Poverty
80%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
72%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Alto a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Alto residents earn a median household income of $54,479 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,016. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 383 business establishments, including 48 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Alto is $132,900 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $299,583. Median rent is $927/month, with 36.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.

Safety & Crime

Alto reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 299/100K.

Education

13.4% of adults in Alto hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 65.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Alto has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,187
Median Age30.6 yrs
Density1,032/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born27.5%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,479
Per Capita$23,016
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$690M
Avg Weekly Wage$863

Housing

A+
Home Value$132,900
Rent$927
Ownership69.7%
Zillow$299,583
Housing Units413
Rent Burden36.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property299/100K

Health

Obesity33.6%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,880/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain58.9 in/yr
Elevation1,347 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+65.1%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 89% / D 11%
Commute34 min
Broadband81.0%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Alto was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Oconee County Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
27.5% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.