Median Income
$72,500
4% lower than US avg
Home Value
$250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
12.7%
62% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$880
24% lower than US avg
Unemployment
5.5%
53% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
14.6%
18% higher than US avg
How Altona Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population4,267
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density1,182/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 84%
Economy
B+
Median Income$72,500
Per Capita$44,200
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty14.6%
Commute17 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$880
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,700
Rent Burden14.4%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation820 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+32.1%
Graduate+3.1%
Is Altona a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Altona receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Altona offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Altona is $72,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Altona is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $880 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.1% have completed high school.
Altona has a population of 4,267 with a density of 1,182 people per square mile. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.4%), with 2.1% Black, 9.1% Asian.
Population
4,267
Total Population
2021 Census
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 61.7% |
| 21% below US avg |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 37.5% |
The median household income in Altona is $72,500, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $72,500 |
| 4% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $44,200 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.5% |
| 53% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 14.6% |
| 18% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 17.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.6% |
| Work from Home | 10.8% |
The median home value in Altona is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $880 (24% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $250,000 |
| 11% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $880 |
| 24% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 14.4% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 71.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.2% |
| Housing Units | 1,700 |
Property Tax
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Crime Rates: Altona vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,182/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.1047°N, 97.5596°W |
| Timezone | America/Winnipeg |