Living in Altona, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Altona · Census data 2020–2024
Altona has 544 residents with a median age of 37.4. The median household income is $39,000 (55% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $187,500, the median rent is $1,107/month.
Altona is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Altona at a glance
- Population
- 544
- Median age
- 37.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $39,000State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $187,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,107/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 39.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Altona a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 55% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 18.4%; a poverty rate of 50.8%.
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 $187,500, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,107 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,071 a month in housing costs.
Altona median household income
The median household income in Altona is $39,000 and the income per person is $10,385. 50.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Altona: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 119
- Owner-occupied
- 39.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 60.9%
- Vacant
- 22.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.61
Altona demographics
- Population
- 544
- Median age
- 37.4
- Under 18
- 10.3%
- 65 and older
- 3.5%
- Households
- 92
- Foreign-born
- 5.9%
- Veterans
- 1.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Altona ›
Education in Altona
6% of adults 25 and older in Altona have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 2.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Altona
- Unemployment rate
- 18.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Drive alone
- 47%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Altona vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altona | 544 | $39,000 | $187,500 | $1,107 |
| Mooers | 350 | $108,162 | $171,700 | — |
| West Chazy | 867 | $105,898 | $93,800 | — |
| Chazy | 240 | $83,929 | $214,600 | — |
| Dannemora | 2,684 | $62,411 | $134,400 | $740 |
| Champlain | 1,270 | $65,000 | $122,700 | $1,071 |
| Cadyville | 479 | $84,012 | $198,400 | — |
| Morrisonville | 1,950 | $90,430 | $205,200 | $1,103 |
| Isle La Motte | 577 | $82,500 | $269,300 | $1,391 |
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What is the median household income in Altona, NY?
The median household income in Altona is $39,000, 55% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $187,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Altona?
The median gross rent in Altona is $1,107 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Altona, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes. Minuses: median household income 55% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 18.4%; a poverty rate of 50.8%.
What is the median age in Altona?
The median age in Altona is 37.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Altona?
The average commute to work in Altona is 29 minutes; 12.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Altona?
The unemployment rate in Altona is 18.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Altona?
6% 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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