At a Glance
Median Income
$21,629
$10,471 per capita
Home Value
$95,000
Zillow: $150,829
Median Rent
$1,013/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.1%
59.6% high school+
Unemployment
18.8%
31.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16.0% 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?
C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Altona residents earn a median household income of $21,629 , which is 71% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $10,471. The unemployment rate stands at 18.8% (422% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,948 business establishments, including 187 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Altona is $95,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,829. Median rent is $1,013/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
5.1% of adults in Altona hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
59.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Altona has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population603
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density353/mi²
Male / Female84% / 16%
Foreign Born11.1%
Veterans1.4%
Economy
F
Median Income$21,629
Per Capita$10,471
Unemployment18.8%
Poverty31.9%
County GDP$4,929M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145
Housing
A
Home Value$95,000
Rent$1,013
Ownership38.7%
Zillow$150,829
Housing Units159
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,270/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain35.7 in/yr
Elevation647 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.1%
High School+59.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 49%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed165 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Altona was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Plattsburgh International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
11.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 165 Mbps.
There are 187 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.