At a Glance
Median Income
$65,833
$34,769 per capita
Home Value
$171,900
Zillow: $244,062
Median Rent
$644/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
13.4% smoking rate
How Altura Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Altura's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Altura a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Altura residents earn a median household income of $65,833 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,769. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 401 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Altura is $171,900 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $244,062. Median rent is $644/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
16.0% of adults in Altura hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Altura has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population413
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density139/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,833
Per Capita$34,769
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$731M
Avg Weekly Wage$895
Housing
A+
Home Value$171,900
Rent$644
Ownership89.7%
Zillow$244,062
Housing Units174
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,033/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
Elevation1,189 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute23 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Altura was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Rochester International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.393 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.