Altoona is a city in Iowa state in USA with a population of 18917 residents.. The poverty rate of Altoona is 7.1%, which is 49% lower than national average. The typical household in Altoona earns $79482 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 28.5% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Altoona, only 96% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Altoona remained 5.2%, which is 11% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Altoona, only 29% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 33% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Altoona is 93, which is 7% lower than national average. Median home value in Altoona is $199600 , which is 13% lower than national average. While median income in Altoona remained $79482, which is 18% higher than national average.