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Altona, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Boulder County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
532 Population 315/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $171,369 per capita
$1,168,400 Home Value $534,532 Zillow
$3,501 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 316 sunny days/yr
232 Violent Crime/100K 2,663 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$1,168,400 home value, $3,501/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
232 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
71.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Altona, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$250,001
233% above
$171,369 per capita
Home Value
$1,168,400
314% above
Zillow: $534,532
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
201% above
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
232/100K
39% below
2,663/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
71.3%
112% above
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
16.4%
49% below
8.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
316 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
333%
Home Value
414%
Rent
301%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
212%
Unemployment
94%
Crime
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Altona a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
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 3.4% (6% below 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.

Safety & Crime

Altona reports 232 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,663/100K.

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 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population532
Median Age52.9 yrs
Density315/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$171,369
Unemployment3.4%
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%

Crime

F
Violent232/100K
Property2,663/100K

Health

Obesity16.4%
Diabetes5.9%
Smoking8.1%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,571/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain15.2 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.