Living in Altavista, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Altavista · Census data 2020–2024
Altavista has 3,342 residents with a median age of 39. The median household income is $51,349 (45% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $142,900, the median rent is $910/month.
Altavista at a glance
- Population
- 3,342
- Median age
- 39State: 39
- Median household income
- $51,349State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $142,900State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $910/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 55.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.7%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Altavista a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 7.9%; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Altavista
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Altavista the median home value is $142,900, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $910 per month, which is 19.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $881 a month in housing costs.
Altavista median household income
The median household income in Altavista is $51,349 and the income per person is $33,531. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Altavista: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,600
- Owner-occupied
- 55.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.7%
- Vacant
- 16.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.46
Altavista demographics
- Population
- 3,342
- Median age
- 39
- Under 18
- 22.3%
- 65 and older
- 19.6%
- Households
- 1,338
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 10.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Altavista ›
Education in Altavista
27.7% of adults 25 and older in Altavista have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Altavista
- Unemployment rate
- 7.9%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 83%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.6%
Altavista vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altavista | 3,342 | $51,349 | $142,900 | $910 |
| Hurt | 1,361 | $59,000 | $150,600 | $786 |
| Motley | 987 | $55,529 | $146,900 | $785 |
| Gretna | 1,452 | $33,698 | $138,800 | $683 |
| Timberlake | 12,725 | $75,657 | $235,900 | $1,083 |
| Rustburg | 1,417 | $72,950 | $263,900 | $910 |
| Forest | 13,430 | $81,552 | $319,800 | $1,315 |
| Brookneal | 1,300 | $44,850 | $135,600 | $843 |
| Bedford | 7,724 | $70,288 | $222,500 | $828 |
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What is the median household income in Altavista, VA?
The median household income in Altavista is $51,349, 45% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Altavista?
The median home value in Altavista is $142,900, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Altavista?
The median gross rent in Altavista is $910 per month, about 19.7% of household income.
Is Altavista, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 7.9%; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
What is the median age in Altavista?
The median age in Altavista is 39 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Altavista?
The average commute to work in Altavista is 23 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Altavista?
The unemployment rate in Altavista is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Altavista?
27.7% of adults in Altavista 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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