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Alto, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Banks County County
Alto, GA
At a Glance
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)
Is Alto a Good Place to Live?
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 1.7% (53% 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 $290,981. 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 121 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,302/100K.
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. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.