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Altoona, WI

Altoona, WI.

Population: 8,947 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Altoona, WI is $338,864 — up 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $315,000 after a median 52 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,355/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, strongwind, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$338,864

Median home value

+2.1%

1-year change

52

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$338,864
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
+9.3%
5-year appreciation
+24.7%
10-year appreciation
+91.2%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$339,697
House Price Index (state)
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$315,000
Median list price
$339,000
Median price per sqft
$179
1-year sale-price change
+3.0%
Median days on market
52 days
Homes sold (recent period)
23
For-sale inventory
26
Sale-to-list ratio
99.6%
Active listings
17
1-year forecast
+2.0%
New listings (monthly)
9

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,355/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$783/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$978/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,599/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,845/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Altoona High, Altoona Middle, Altoona Elementary, Altoona Intermediate

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, strongWind, hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 19% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
43.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
National Presto Industries, Inc. (3.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
46.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
32.6 in
Annual snowfall
56.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
210
Days with Moderate air quality
137
Days with Unhealthy air quality
5
Highest AQI recorded (year)
164

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
20,938
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
16,375

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
OAKLEAF SURGICAL HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+54 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
19.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,582
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
76.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
51,198
Average weekly wage
$1,081
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Management
Annual residential building permits (county)
185

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

AltoonaState medianUS median
Median home value$338,864$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$315,000$322,500$325,000
Median days on market52 days49 days51 days
Typical rent$1,355/mo$1,408/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,582$2,994$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Altoona, WI?
$338,864.
What is the median sale price in Altoona, WI?
$315,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Altoona, WI?
Median days on market: 52 days.
What is typical rent in Altoona, WI?
Typical rent: $1,355/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Altoona, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, strongWind, hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is Altoona, WI in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Altoona, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 19% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Altoona, WI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Altoona, WI?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: National Presto Industries, Inc., 3.9 mi.
How many schools serve Altoona, WI?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Altoona, WI walkable?
Walkability index: 11.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Altoona, WI?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Altoona, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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