Housing & Real Estate — Altoona, Iowa
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 8,187 |
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| Occupied | 7,865 |
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| Vacant | 322 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 5,372 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 2,493 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $274,600 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$319,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,203/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $4,392/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | moderate |
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| Rent as % of Income | 16.8% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 33.8% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 2,665 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 1,462 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 1,369 |
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| Built before 1960 | 650 |
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| Median Year Built | 1998 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
