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Altoona, IA Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Linda P.

Biggest downsides of living in Altoona?

You can expect to pay around $1,203 for rent here. Rent is about $1,203/month for a decent place. With a population of 20,592, Altoona is a small town. It's a a small town city with about 20,592 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Cost of l...

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wyatt_life

How is Altoona for outdoor activities?

Hey everyone, I'm a college student here and Median household income is $87,123, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $257,300 on average. Rent is about $1,203/month for a decent place. It's a a small town city with about 20,592 people. People here are genuinely friendly,...

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wyatt_life

Internet providers in Altoona?

Anyone else feel this way? You can expect to pay around $1,203 for rent here. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What are your go-to spots? The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real s...

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Lucas T.

Is Altoona walkable?

Been living here since 2018. Rent is about $1,203/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Altoona sits at 119.3 per 100K. Household incomes average around $87,123 in Altoona. Homes are going for about $257,300 on average. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, which is about average. ...

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Scarlett Reed

Anyone work in healthcare in Altoona?

Hi all, With a population of 20,592, Altoona is a small town. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Would love some local perspective. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Scarlett Reed

Couple moving to Altoona from out of state

Random thought, I'm originally from Los Angeles and Homes are going for about $257,300 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,203 for rent here. It's a a small town city with about 20,592 people. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoa...

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Luna Ramirez

Couple moving to Altoona from out of state

Random thought, I'm a remote worker and It's a a small town city with about 20,592 people. Median household income is $87,123, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Altoona sits at 119.3 per 100K. Rent is about $1,203/month for a decent place. Night life is dece...

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Nova T.

Is Altoona worth moving to in 2026?

Just moved here 14 months ago and It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Thoughts? Looking forward to hearing from you all.

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Scarlett Reed

Affordable areas near Altoona?

Longtime lurker here, Just moved here 9 months ago and Crime rate is something to consider -Altoona sits at 119.3 per 100K. Homes are going for about $257,300 on average. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, which is about average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of communit...

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Nolan Anderson

Moving to Altoona with kids -good idea?

Hi all, Median household income is $87,123, which feels pretty solid for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,203 for rent here. The city has invested a lot in new development. The weather takes some getting used to. Does this match your experience?

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