Alta, IA
Buena Vista County County · Iowa
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City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Alta based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Alta
National Avg
Iowa Avg
Population: 49Income: 44Home Value: 13Safety: 50Education: 19Median Age: 63Climate: 50Cost of Living: 48
Quick Stats
Population
2,344
2023 ACS
Median Income
$66,118
2023
Median Home Value
$125,800
2023
Median Rent
$915
2023
Median Age
37.6
Unemployment
17.8%
Cost of Living Index
95.0
100 = national avg
Alta, IA is a city in Buena Vista County County, Iowa. With a population of 2,344, it is one of the communities in Iowa. The median household income is $66,118. The median home value is $125,800, and the median rent is $915. Explore the data categories below for detailed statistics about Alta.
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