At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$171,369 per capita
Home Value
$1,168,400
Zillow: $534,532
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
71.3%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
16.4%
8.1% smoking rate
How Altona Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Altona's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Altona a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Altona residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $171,369. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,751 business establishments, including 928 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Altona is $1,168,400 , 314% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $534,532. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
71.3% of adults in Altona hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(112% above the national average).
98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Altona has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population532
Median Age52.9 yrs
Density315/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born5.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$171,369
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$39,311M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,854
Housing
A
Home Value$1,168,400
Rent$3,501
Ownership84.6%
Zillow$534,532
Housing Units271
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity16.4%
Diabetes5.9%
Smoking8.1%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,571/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain21.2 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation6,017 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+71.3%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+26.4%
School Score7.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 21% / D 77%
Commute18 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Altona was built in 1980.
38.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Northern Colorado Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 928 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.