Living in Altamont, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Altamont · Census data 2020–2024
Altamont has 19,927 residents with a median age of 38. The median household income is $58,629 (29% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $249,200, the median rent is $1,015/month.
Altamont at a glance
- Population
- 19,927
- Median age
- 38State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $58,629State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $249,200State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,015/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 70.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Altamont a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 16.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Altamont
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Altamont the median home value is $249,200, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,015 per month, which is 31.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,355 a month in housing costs.
Altamont median household income
The median household income in Altamont is $58,629 and the income per person is $30,387. 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Altamont: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,369
- Owner-occupied
- 70.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.5%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.47
Altamont demographics
- Population
- 19,927
- Median age
- 38
- Under 18
- 26%
- 65 and older
- 21.4%
- Households
- 8,016
- Foreign-born
- 5%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Altamont ›
Education in Altamont
22% of adults 25 and older in Altamont have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 8.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Altamont
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Drive alone
- 79.5%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.6%
Altamont vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altamont | 19,927 | $58,629 | $249,200 | $1,015 |
| Klamath Falls | 22,115 | $46,693 | $287,000 | $986 |
| Falcon Heights | 837 | $61,773 | $193,600 | — |
| Running Y Ranch | 607 | $102,697 | $599,100 | $2,591 |
| Keno | 1,651 | $72,877 | $339,600 | — |
| Merrill | 819 | $56,607 | $204,700 | $678 |
| Bonanza | 632 | $66,250 | $261,700 | $489 |
| Dorris | 869 | $41,563 | $154,700 | $746 |
| Malin | 799 | $49,643 | $206,900 | $981 |
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What is the median household income in Altamont, OR?
The median household income in Altamont is $58,629, 29% lower than the Oregon median of $83,011 (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 $249,200, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Altamont?
The median gross rent in Altamont is $1,015 per month, about 31.7% of household income.
Is Altamont, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 16.9%.
What is the median age in Altamont?
The median age in Altamont is 38 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Altamont?
The average commute to work in Altamont is 15 minutes; 8.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Altamont?
The unemployment rate in Altamont is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Altamont?
22% 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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