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Altoona, IA

Name: Altoona, IA
Rating: 4.1

Population: 16,692

Key findings

Altoona has a Livability Score of 90_/100, which is considered exceptional
Altoona crime rates are 23% higher than the Iowa average
Cost of living in Altoona is 2% higher than the Iowa average
Altoona real estate prices are 27% higher than the Iowa average
Rental prices in Altoona are 13% higher than the Iowa average

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What do the locals think about Altoona?

100%Family friendly 100%Public transit is accessible 50%Walkable to grocery stores 100%Yards are well-kept 50%Lots of parks 50%Walkable to restaurants 50%Friendly neighbors 100%Safe at night 100%Pet friendly 100%Streets have sidewalks 50%A quiet area 100%Sense of community

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Altoona Demographics

Population16,692 Median Age34.3 Have Kids (under 18)51%

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Top Rated Schools in Altoona

Name	Grades	Students	Proficiency
Centennial Elementary School	PK - 5	433	83%
Altoona Elementary School	PK - 5	451	80%
Willowbrook Elementary School	PK - 5	553	77%
Clay Elementary School	PK - 5	644	76%

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Altoona, Iowa Is A Great Place To Live

Attractions8/10

Community8/10

Nightlife8/10

Dining8/10

Shopping5/10

During my time living in Altoona, Iowa, I must say that this has been one of the most pleasant places that I've lived. Not only is this a very safe location to live and raise a family, the education system here is definitely top notch. I have held my position at the company that I work at for the past 20 years!

Due to the stability here, many people are now becoming interested in seeing what Altoona has to offer. Some folks are even spending vacation time here to see what Altoona is all about. One of the main attractions is the Prairie Meadows Casino where you can find the Racetrack and Hotel as well.

Continuing the experience, you can follow 8th Street or 1st Avenue and you can find everything that you need to succeed here. Most of the time when the family wants to go out for a night of fun, this is where we start our journey!

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Source: The Altoona, IA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the 2016 United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).