At a Glance
Median Income
$83,125
$50,187 per capita
Home Value
$158,300
Zillow: $257,750
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
13.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alto a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 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 $83,125 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,187. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 534 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alto is $158,300 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $257,750. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
12.0% of adults in Alto hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alto has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population119
Median Age55.4 yrs
Density151/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,125
Per Capita$50,187
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$904M
Avg Weekly Wage$952
Housing
A+
Home Value$158,300
Rent
Ownership98.0%
Zillow$257,750
Housing Units52
Rent Burden24.0%
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death8,058/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain35.6 in/yr
Elevation932 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute17 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Alto was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Wittman Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.