What is the median household income in Altoona, WI?
The median household income in Altoona, WI is $84,552 (±$6,340) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $1,285 a month would take about $51,400 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In Altoona, the median household income went from $55,571 in 2015–2019 to $84,552 in 2020–2024 (+52.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $84,552 (±$6,340)
- Median renter income
- $68,794 (±$14,823)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $51,400
Income in Altoona against Eau Claire County, its state and the nation
| Altoona | Eau Claire County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $84,552 (±$6,340) | $74,546 (±$2,663) | $77,485 (±$455) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $68,794 (±$14,823) | $52,214 (±$2,636) | $48,374 (±$478) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $99,691 (±$9,760) | $94,991 (±$4,484) | $95,874 (±$462) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $1,285 (±$114) | $1,064 (±$35) | $1,087 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Altoona, median household income is higher than in Eau Claire County ($74,546).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin ($77,485).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($80,734).
In Eau Claire County, Altoona ranks 12 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 745 of 1,844.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in Altoona
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $1,285 a month ($15,420 a year) needs an income of about $51,400 a year.
The median renting household in Altoona earns $68,794 a year.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,571 (±$7,939) | $84,552 (±$6,340) | +52.2% | Up after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $778 (±$35) | $1,285 (±$114) | +65.2% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $157,600 (±$14,515) | $233,100 (±$14,333) | +47.9% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near Altoona
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona | — | $84,552 (±$6,340) | — |
| Seymour (community) | 1.4 mi | $95,139 (±$9,980) | Not measurably different |
| Eau Claire | 3.0 mi | $67,395 (±$3,463) | Lower |
| Town of Washington (Eau Claire County) | 4.5 mi | $109,984 (±$14,835) | Higher |
| Town of Seymour (Eau Claire County) | 5.2 mi | $107,436 (±$6,817) | Higher |
| Town of Hallie | 6.2 mi | $100,000 (±$16,303) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Hallie | 6.4 mi | $86,740 (±$14,210) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Union (Eau Claire County) | 7.9 mi | $95,217 (±$9,252) | Not measurably different |
| Fall Creek | 8.3 mi | $86,818 (±$11,766) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Eau Claire, WI ($67,395).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Washington (Eau Claire County), WI ($109,984), Town of Seymour (Eau Claire County), WI ($107,436).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Eau Claire County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Town of Union (Eau Claire County) | $95,217 (±$9,252) |
| 7 | Town of Clear Creek | $93,750 (±$26,287) |
| 8 | Town of Brunswick | $92,426 (±$17,847) |
| 9 | Fall Creek | $86,818 (±$11,766) |
| 10 | Town of Ludington | $86,250 (±$15,565) |
| 11 | Town of Wilson (Eau Claire County) | $85,000 (±$16,927) |
| 12 | Altoona | $84,552 (±$6,340) |
| 13 | Town of Fairchild | $83,750 (±$50,171) |
| 14 | Town of Bridge Creek | $83,413 (±$15,227) |
| 15 | Town of Otter Creek (Eau Claire County) | $78,500 (±$21,804) |
| 16 | Eau Claire | $67,395 (±$3,463) |
| 17 | Augusta | $53,714 (±$4,650) |
| 18 | Fairchild | $48,750 (±$22,811) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Eau Claire County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Altoona
What is the median household income in Altoona?
The median household income in Altoona is $84,552 (±$6,340) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Altoona?
About $51,400 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $1,285 a month.
Have incomes in Altoona kept up with inflation?
In Altoona, the median household income went from $55,571 in 2015–2019 to $84,552 in 2020–2024 (+52.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
What do renters earn in Altoona?
The median renting household in Altoona, WI earns $68,794 (±$14,823) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Altoona city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Altoona city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Altoona city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Altoona city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Altoona city, Wisconsin
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Altoona city, Wisconsin
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Altoona city, Wisconsin (place:01550, in state:55).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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