Living in Altona, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Altona · Census data 2020–2024
Altona has 587 residents with a median age of 47.7. The median household income is $149,327 (56% higher than the Colorado median), the median home value is $1,084,000, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Altona is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Altona at a glance
- Population
- 587
- Median age
- 47.7State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $149,327State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $1,084,000State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 80.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 75.8%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Altona a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 56% higher than the Colorado median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.9%.
Cons: Home values 101% higher than the state median; unemployment of 9.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Altona
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Altona the median home value is $1,084,000, 226% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Altona median household income
The median household income in Altona is $149,327 and the income per person is $92,799. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Altona: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 282
- Owner-occupied
- 80.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.3%
- Vacant
- 8.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.27
Altona demographics
- Population
- 587
- Median age
- 47.7
- Under 18
- 14%
- 65 and older
- 29.5%
- Households
- 259
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 9.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Altona ›
Education in Altona
75.8% of adults 25 and older in Altona have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 20.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Altona
- Unemployment rate
- 9.2%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 29.9%
- Drive alone
- 70.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
Altona vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altona | 587 | $149,327 | $1,084,000 | $3,501 |
| Lazy Acres | 778 | $147,625 | $1,024,700 | — |
| Jamestown | 324 | $149,375 | $595,900 | $1,234 |
| Pine Brook Hill | 543 | $63,606 | $1,099,100 | — |
| Crisman | 268 | $172,574 | $846,600 | — |
| Lyons | 1,838 | $122,837 | $845,400 | $1,981 |
| Boulder | 106,433 | $87,493 | $1,039,500 | $2,018 |
| Niwot | 3,447 | $146,492 | $995,700 | $1,414 |
| Bar-K Ranch | 199 | $115,521 | $772,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Altona, CO?
The median household income in Altona is $149,327, 56% higher than the Colorado median of $95,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Altona?
The median home value in Altona is $1,084,000, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Altona?
The median gross rent in Altona is $3,501 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Altona, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 56% higher than the Colorado median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.9%. Minuses: home values 101% higher than the state median; unemployment of 9.2%.
What is the median age in Altona?
The median age in Altona is 47.7 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Altona?
The average commute to work in Altona is 23 minutes; 29.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Altona?
The unemployment rate in Altona is 9.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Altona?
75.8% of adults in Altona have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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