Living in Altamont, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Altamont · Census data 2020–2024
Altamont has 46 residents with a median age of 37.3. The median home value is $252,800.
Altamont is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Altamont at a glance
- Population
- 46
- Median age
- 37.3State: 38
- Median home value
- $252,800State: $257,400
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.4%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Altamont a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 13%.
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 $252,800, 24% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,813 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Altamont: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 28
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 25%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.19
Altamont demographics
- Population
- 46
- Median age
- 37.3
- Under 18
- 37%
- 65 and older
- 26.1%
- Households
- 21
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Altamont ›
Education in Altamont
7.4% of adults 25 and older in Altamont have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Altamont
- Unemployment rate
- 13%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Altamont vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altamont | 46 | — | $252,800 | — |
| Clear Lake | 1,327 | $84,792 | $162,500 | $663 |
| Goodwin | 101 | $53,125 | $188,500 | $533 |
| Kranzburg | 175 | $74,375 | $156,600 | — |
| Gary | 246 | $51,875 | $101,700 | $461 |
| Marietta | 166 | $34,375 | $65,000 | — |
| Castlewood | 804 | $87,045 | $198,200 | $1,139 |
| Toronto | 238 | $53,125 | $99,000 | $470 |
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What is the average home price in Altamont?
The median home value in Altamont is $252,800, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.
Is Altamont, SD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 13%.
What is the median age in Altamont?
The median age in Altamont is 37.3 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in Altamont?
The average commute to work in Altamont is 18 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Altamont?
The unemployment rate in Altamont is 13% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Altamont?
7.4% 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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