Altoona, IA
1 neighborhoods · 21,402 residents · Iowa
B+
77/100
93
Safety Score
86
Affordability
$91K
Median Income
$250K
Median Home Value
Is Altoona, IA a Good Place to Live?
Altoona receives an overall livability grade of B+ (77/100), placing it among the better areas in Iowa. Safety scores A+ (93/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores A (86/100) with a median household income of $91,207 and median home values around $250,000.
About 33.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 6.2%. 71% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 37.
$1,140
Median Rent/mo
33.8%
College Educated
6.2%
Unemployment
71%
Owner-Occupied
37
Median Age
21,402
Population
1
Zip Codes
Polk
County
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Neighborhoods in Altoona
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50009Polk Co. | 77 B+ | 93 | 86 | $91K | $250K | 21,402 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.