Altoona, IA
Polk County County · Iowa
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City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Altoona based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Altoona
National Avg
Iowa Avg
Population: 62Income: 58Home Value: 26Safety: 100Education: 30Median Age: 59Climate: 50Cost of Living: 63
Quick Stats
Population
20,592
2023 ACS
Median Income
$87,123
2023
Median Home Value
$257,300
2023
Median Rent
$1,203
2023
Median Age
35.5
Unemployment
6.7%
Cost of Living Index
126.4
100 = national avg
Altoona, IA is a city in Polk County County, Iowa. With a population of 20,592, it is one of the communities in Iowa. The median household income is $87,123. The median home value is $257,300, and the median rent is $1,203. Explore the data categories below for detailed statistics about Altoona.
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