Living in Alturas, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Alturas · Census data 2020–2024
Alturas has 4,581 residents with a median age of 34.7. The median household income is $70,231 (6% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $165,800, the median rent is $1,017/month.
Alturas at a glance
- Population
- 4,581
- Median age
- 34.7State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $70,231State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $165,800State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,017/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 87.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.2%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Alturas a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.7%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.5%.
The weather is best in November to February.
Cost of living in Alturas
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Alturas the median home value is $165,800, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,017 per month, which is 25.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,344 a month in housing costs.
Alturas median household income
The median household income in Alturas is $70,231 and the income per person is $28,557. 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Alturas: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,697
- Owner-occupied
- 87.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.3%
- Vacant
- 16.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 3.23
Alturas demographics
- Population
- 4,581
- Median age
- 34.7
- Under 18
- 26.1%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 1,419
- Foreign-born
- 5.2%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Alturas ›
Education in Alturas
11.2% of adults 25 and older in Alturas have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Alturas
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.3%
- Drive alone
- 83.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.1%
Alturas vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alturas | 4,581 | $70,231 | $165,800 | $1,017 |
| Crooked Lake Park | 2,641 | $60,395 | $198,000 | $1,666 |
| Highland Park | 282 | $93,750 | $374,100 | — |
| Lake Wales | 16,785 | $56,347 | $239,300 | $1,110 |
| Wahneta | 3,876 | $46,598 | $97,500 | $1,113 |
| Hillcrest Heights | 377 | $118,125 | $270,000 | — |
| Homeland | 363 | $70,741 | $158,300 | $723 |
| Bartow | 20,438 | $68,178 | $234,100 | $1,142 |
| Fort Meade | 5,225 | $36,657 | $175,900 | $922 |
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What is the median household income in Alturas, FL?
The median household income in Alturas is $70,231, 6% 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 Alturas?
The median home value in Alturas is $165,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Alturas?
The median gross rent in Alturas is $1,017 per month, about 25.9% of household income.
Is Alturas, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.7%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.5%.
What is the median age in Alturas?
The median age in Alturas is 34.7 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Alturas?
The average commute to work in Alturas is 30 minutes; 4.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Alturas?
The unemployment rate in Alturas is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Alturas?
11.2% of adults in Alturas 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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