Living in Altona, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Altona · Census data 2020–2024
Altona has 498 residents with a median age of 43.5. The median household income is $69,375 (17% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $102,000, the median rent is $940/month.
Altona is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Altona at a glance
- Population
- 498
- Median age
- 43.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $69,375State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $102,000State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $940/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 91.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.2%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Altona a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.6%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 19.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Altona
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Altona the median home value is $102,000, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $940 per month, which is 18% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,218 a month in housing costs.
Altona median household income
The median household income in Altona is $69,375 and the income per person is $39,325. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Altona: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 249
- Owner-occupied
- 91.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.2%
- Vacant
- 21.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.54
Altona demographics
- Population
- 498
- Median age
- 43.5
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 23.1%
- Households
- 196
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Altona ›
Education in Altona
21.2% of adults 25 and older in Altona have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 3.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Altona
- Unemployment rate
- 19.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 1.4%
- Drive alone
- 91%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.2%
Altona vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altona | 498 | $69,375 | $102,000 | $940 |
| Oneida | 719 | $66,791 | $114,100 | $828 |
| Bishop Hill | 134 | $56,429 | $102,500 | — |
| Victoria | 254 | $59,375 | $85,000 | $794 |
| Galva | 2,454 | $52,470 | $83,700 | $783 |
| Wataga | 710 | $62,917 | $97,600 | $636 |
| Woodhull | 731 | $65,893 | $122,400 | $634 |
| La Fayette | 178 | $51,346 | $50,900 | — |
| Oak Run | 800 | $100,417 | $298,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Altona, IL?
The median household income in Altona is $69,375, 17% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (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 $102,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Altona?
The median gross rent in Altona is $940 per month, about 18% of household income.
Is Altona, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.6%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 19.1%.
What is the median age in Altona?
The median age in Altona is 43.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Altona?
The average commute to work in Altona is 21 minutes; 1.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Altona?
The unemployment rate in Altona is 19.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Altona?
21.2% 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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