Living in Altoona, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Altoona · Census data 2020–2024
Altoona has 8,878 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $84,552 (9% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $233,100, the median rent is $1,285/month.
Altoona at a glance
- Population
- 8,878
- Median age
- 37.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $84,552State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $233,100State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,285/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 51.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.2%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Altoona a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the Wisconsin median; home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 13.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Altoona
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Altoona the median home value is $233,100, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,285 per month, which is 24.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,665 a month in housing costs.
Altoona median household income
The median household income in Altoona is $84,552 and the income per person is $41,919. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Altoona: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,037
- Owner-occupied
- 51.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.1%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.26
Altoona demographics
- Population
- 8,878
- Median age
- 37.5
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 3,856
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Altoona ›
Education in Altoona
42.2% of adults 25 and older in Altoona have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 14.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Altoona
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 12.1%
- Drive alone
- 78.8%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.1%
Altoona vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona | 8,878 | $84,552 | $233,100 | $1,285 |
| Seymour | 1,531 | $95,139 | $241,300 | $1,402 |
| Eau Claire | 70,322 | $67,395 | $247,600 | $1,045 |
| Lake Hallie | 7,285 | $86,740 | $292,100 | $1,223 |
| Fall Creek | 1,493 | $86,818 | $214,200 | $1,046 |
| Chippewa Falls | 14,782 | $57,873 | $210,400 | $910 |
| Lake Wissota | 3,184 | $105,150 | $334,600 | $1,005 |
| Elk Mound | 1,096 | $66,875 | $150,000 | $1,050 |
| Rock Falls | 169 | $82,083 | $166,700 | $883 |
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What is the median household income in Altoona, WI?
The median household income in Altoona is $84,552, 9% higher than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Altoona?
The median home value in Altoona is $233,100, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Altoona?
The median gross rent in Altoona is $1,285 per month, about 24.3% of household income.
Is Altoona, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the Wisconsin median; home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 13.1%.
What is the median age in Altoona?
The median age in Altoona is 37.5 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Altoona?
The average commute to work in Altoona is 18 minutes; 12.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Altoona?
The unemployment rate in Altoona is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Altoona?
42.2% 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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