Living in Altamont, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Altamont · Census data 2020–2024
Altamont has 147 residents with a median age of 49.1. The median household income is $45,313 (36% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $65,700, the median rent is $725/month.
Altamont is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Altamont at a glance
- Population
- 147
- Median age
- 49.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $45,313State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $65,700State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $725/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 70.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.6%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Altamont a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Missouri median; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Altamont
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Altamont the median home value is $65,700, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, which is 12.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,375 a month in housing costs.
Altamont median household income
The median household income in Altamont is $45,313 and the income per person is $21,853. 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Altamont: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 125
- Owner-occupied
- 70.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.8%
- Vacant
- 54.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.58
54.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Altamont has many vacation and second homes.
Altamont demographics
- Population
- 147
- Median age
- 49.1
- Under 18
- 19%
- 65 and older
- 22.4%
- Households
- 57
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 10.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Altamont ›
Education in Altamont
3.6% of adults 25 and older in Altamont have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 1.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Altamont
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Drive alone
- 77.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.7%
Altamont vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altamont | 147 | $45,313 | $65,700 | $725 |
| Lake Viking | 311 | $74,250 | $442,200 | — |
| Winston | 192 | $54,375 | $75,000 | $721 |
| Gallatin | 1,740 | $47,198 | $137,500 | $742 |
| Kidder | 501 | $62,500 | $82,900 | $791 |
| Jameson | 115 | $40,769 | $37,300 | — |
| Hamilton | 1,755 | $65,213 | $165,700 | $685 |
| Pattonsburg | 225 | $44,000 | $92,500 | $638 |
| Cameron | 8,519 | $61,791 | $193,500 | $1,063 |
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What is the median household income in Altamont, MO?
The median household income in Altamont is $45,313, 36% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Altamont?
The median home value in Altamont is $65,700, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Altamont?
The median gross rent in Altamont is $725 per month, about 12.7% of household income.
Is Altamont, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Missouri median; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
What is the median age in Altamont?
The median age in Altamont is 49.1 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Altamont?
The average commute to work in Altamont is 23 minutes; 3.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Altamont?
The unemployment rate in Altamont is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Altamont?
3.6% of adults in Altamont 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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