At a Glance
Median Income
$36,694
$24,245 per capita
Home Value
$137,500
Zillow: $194,973
Median Rent
$389/mo
21.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
354/100K
4,486/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
85.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
26.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.2%
22.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Altoona Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Altoona's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Altoona a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Altoona residents earn a median household income of $36,694 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,245. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,439 business establishments, including 204 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Altoona is $137,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $194,973. Median rent is $389/month, with 21.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Altoona reports 354 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,486/100K.
Education
9.8% of adults in Altoona hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Altoona has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,211
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density263/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$36,694
Per Capita$24,245
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty26.0%
County GDP$4,026M
Avg Weekly Wage$895
Housing
A+
Home Value$137,500
Rent$389
Ownership60.7%
Zillow$194,973
Housing Units568
Rent Burden21.0%
Crime
F
Violent354/100K
Property4,486/100K
Health
Obesity44.2%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking22.2%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death14,706/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain56.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation978 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute30 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Altoona was founded in 1908.
The median home in Altoona was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Northeast Alabama Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
There are 204 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
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