Living in Altha, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Altha · Census data 2020–2024
Altha has 457 residents with a median age of 50. The median household income is $29,583 (60% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $84,500, the median rent is $900/month.
Altha is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Altha at a glance
- Population
- 457
- Median age
- 50State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $29,583State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $84,500State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $900/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 48.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Altha a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 60% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 37%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Altha
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Altha the median home value is $84,500, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, which is 40% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,125 a month in housing costs.
Altha median household income
The median household income in Altha is $29,583 and the income per person is $20,658. 37% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Altha: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 208
- Owner-occupied
- 48.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.9%
- Vacant
- 9.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.42
Altha demographics
- Population
- 457
- Median age
- 50
- Under 18
- 28.2%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 189
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Altha ›
Education in Altha
9% of adults 25 and older in Altha have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 1.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Altha
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Drive alone
- 68.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.3%
Altha vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altha | 457 | $29,583 | $84,500 | $900 |
| Blountstown | 3,136 | $51,762 | $158,700 | — |
| Grand Ridge | 997 | $68,750 | $106,500 | $902 |
| Bristol | 1,020 | $47,689 | $118,600 | $935 |
| Lake Mystic | 601 | $60,476 | $300,000 | $850 |
| Sneads | 1,771 | $38,889 | $111,300 | $831 |
| Marianna | 7,150 | $40,414 | $98,700 | $861 |
| Alford | 354 | $49,157 | — | $785 |
| Chattahoochee | 2,979 | $51,964 | $101,700 | $613 |
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What is the median household income in Altha, FL?
The median household income in Altha is $29,583, 60% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Altha?
The median home value in Altha is $84,500, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Altha?
The median gross rent in Altha is $900 per month, about 40% of household income.
Is Altha, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 60% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 37%.
What is the median age in Altha?
The median age in Altha is 50 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Altha?
The average commute to work in Altha is 29 minutes; 4.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Altha?
The unemployment rate in Altha is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Altha?
9% of adults in Altha 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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