Altona 59 Below average
Altona Livability #270 ranked city in Colorado#19,234 ranked city in the USARanks better than 34% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Altona

PROS
  • Employment

    The combination of higher than average median home income, income per capita and low unemployment rates results in a score that is well above average in the employment category.

  • Housing

    This area has received high scores in the housing category. This could be due to a positive home affordability ratio, high appreciation rates or elevated home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.

  • Cost Of Living

    Based on the most recent cost of living data, this area is more expensive to live in. You can expect to pay more for everyday goods and services, housing, groceries and utilities.

  • Health & Safety

    Poor air quality and the inaccessibility of certain health related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies could have all contributed to the low score in this category.

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      Altona transportation information

      Statistic Altona Colorado National
      Average one way commute18min25min26min
      Workers who drive to work73.5%75.2%76.4%
      Workers who carpool0.0%9.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit5.1%3.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%1.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.0%3.0%2.8%
      Working from home16.2%7.0%4.6%
      Source: The Altona, CO data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).