Living in Altoona, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Altoona · Census data 2020–2024
Altoona has 43 residents with a median age of 60.3. .
Altoona is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Altoona at a glance
- Population
- 43
- Median age
- 60.3State: 38.3
- Homeowners
- 78.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25%
Is Altoona a good place to live?
Cons: Unemployment of 31.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Housing in Altoona: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 19
- Owner-occupied
- 78.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.1%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2010
- Average household size
- 2.26
Altoona demographics
- Population
- 43
- Median age
- 60.3
- Under 18
- 16.3%
- 65 and older
- 39.5%
- Households
- 19
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Altoona ›
Education in Altoona
25% of adults 25 and older in Altoona have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Altoona
- Unemployment rate
- 31.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- —State: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 53.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Altoona vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona | 43 | — | — | — |
| Deep River | 147 | $62,604 | $442,100 | — |
| Grays River | 195 | $91,250 | — | — |
| Knappa | 806 | $96,641 | $442,100 | — |
| Svensen | 784 | $88,750 | $383,100 | $1,644 |
| Naselle | 528 | $58,459 | — | — |
| Astoria | 10,109 | $68,007 | $444,800 | $1,239 |
| Cathlamet | 616 | $70,250 | $387,500 | $913 |
| Puget Island | 1,008 | $49,438 | $484,800 | — |
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Is Altoona, WA a good place to live?
Minuses: unemployment of 31.6%.
What is the median age in Altoona?
The median age in Altoona is 60.3 years (Washington: 38.3).
What is the unemployment rate in Altoona?
The unemployment rate in Altoona is 31.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Altoona?
25% of adults in Altoona 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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