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Altoona, AL
B
Population: 1,444
Home Price: $92,200
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Overview
Altoona is a small town in the state of Alabama with a population of 1,444. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Altoona has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(D) Fair
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
32.6 minutes
Walkability:
(F) Poor
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Altoona, AL
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Altoona
Alabama
United States
Per Capita Income
$19,588
$26,163
$32,693
Median Household Income
$40,000
$51,091
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
2.1%
6.7%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
24.9%
13.9%
10.5%
Age
Altoona
Alabama
United States
Median Age
40.2
41.9
42.3
Gender
Altoona
Alabama
United States
Male
50.6%
48.6%
49.8%
Female
49.4%
51.4%
50.2%
Race
Altoona
Alabama
United States
White
94.9%
70.2%
80.3%
Black or African American
1.6%
24.2%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.6%
0.4%
2.7%
Asian
0.2%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.3%
1.5%
2.7%
Multiracial
2.4%
2.9%
5.2%
Housing Information
Altoona
Alabama
United States
Median Home Price
$92,200
$131,174
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$206
$527
$801
Family Households
45.0%
45.0%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
40.7%
40.7%
26.2%
Homeowners
60.7%
74.0%
72.9%
Renters
39.3%
26.0%
27.1%
Education
Altoona
Alabama
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
8.7%
10.9%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
49.9%
49.9%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
18.2%
21.7%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
9.2%
9.0%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
8.3%
11.2%
15.0%
Proficiency
Altoona
Alabama
United States
Mathematics
37.0%
44.1%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
51.0%
42.9%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Altoona
Alabama
United States
Murder
NA
4.7
3.0
Rape
NA
17.5
38.0
Robbery
NA
31.5
40.7
Assault
NA
79.4
188.5
Property Crime
Altoona
Alabama
United States
Burglary
NA
149.4
336.1
Theft
NA
1977.4
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
116.7
167.1
Arson
NA
2.3
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Altoona, AL
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
barbecue
meats
seafood restaurant
salad
bacon
meat
cheese
football
college football
high school football
college basketball
basketball
teams
nba
nascar
video games
athlete
coaches
writers associations
outdoors
hockey
athletes
coaching
golf
classic rock
baseball
boxing
showcasing
animation
nft
literature
pfp
poster
collection
nature
sell pache
pokmon
pokemon
nascar
video games
cosplay
social media conversationalist
outdoors
kayaking
books
memes humor
anime
gaming
outdoor
sports
comedy
classic rock
podcasts
hollywood
entertainment celebrity
memes humor
gaming
cabins
cabin
space
beach
sports
summer
kayaking
air conditioning
lodge
gardens
mountains
nature
deliveries
gas station
resell
goodwill
vendors
dealership
grocery store
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