How old are the homes in Altoona, WI?

Name: Age of homes in Altoona, WI, 2020–2024
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36.5% (±6.7 points) of the homes in Altoona, WI were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

5.8% were built before 1940.

23.7% were built in 2010 or later.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Built before 1980: 36.5% (±6.7 points)
Built before 1940: 5.8%
Built 2010 or later: 23.7%

When the homes in Altoona were built

Housing units by year structure built, 2020–2024
Year built	Altoona	Eau Claire County	Wisconsin	United States
2020 or later	5.0% (±2.3 points)	2.1%	1.4%	2.0%
2010 to 2019	18.7% (±4.6 points)	8.8%	7.1%	9.4%
2000 to 2009	8.1% (±3.0 points)	11.9%	12.5%	13.6%
1990 to 1999	18.5% (±5.8 points)	13.5%	12.5%	12.4%
1980 to 1989	13.2% (±4.5 points)	10.6%	9.5%	12.9%
1970 to 1979	17.4% (±4.5 points)	15.8%	14.2%	14.2%
1960 to 1969	7.3% (±3.6 points)	7.7%	9.4%	9.9%
1950 to 1959	4.3% (±2.1 points)	9.2%	10.3%	9.5%
1940 to 1949	1.7% (±1.3 points)	4.7%	5.3%	4.4%
1939 or earlier	5.8% (±2.4 points)	15.7%	17.8%	11.7%

In Altoona, the share of homes built before 1980 is lower than in Eau Claire County (53.1%).

It is also lower than in Wisconsin (57.0%).

It is lower than the national figure (49.7%).

In Eau Claire County, Altoona ranks 16 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of homes built before 1980.

Statewide, it ranks 1685 of 1,848.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Why the age of a home matters: lead-based paint

Federal law treats housing built before 1978 as likely to contain lead-based paint.

Before a lease or sale of most pre-1978 housing, the landlord or seller must disclose any known lead-based paint and hazards and give the tenant or buyer the EPA pamphlet (42 U.S.C. § 4852d; 40 CFR part 745, subpart F; 24 CFR part 35, subpart A).

A contractor paid to renovate, repair or paint a pre-1978 home must be a certified firm, use a certified renovator and follow lead-safe work practices under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E) whenever the job disturbs more than 6 square feet of painted surface in a room or more than 20 square feet outside; window replacement and demolition always count (40 CFR 745.83).

Certification comes from EPA, or from the state where EPA has authorized the state to run the program.

The Census Bureau groups construction by decade, so the share built before 1978 lies between the share built before 1970 (19.1%) and the share built before 1980 (36.5%).

Homes built before 1980 in places near Altoona

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Altoona
Place	Distance	Homes built before 1980	Compared with this place
Altoona	—	36.5% (±6.7 points)	—
Seymour (community)	1.4 mi	81.7% (±22.6 points)	Higher
Eau Claire	3.0 mi	57.6% (±3.0 points)	Higher
Town of Washington (Eau Claire County)	4.5 mi	41.8% (±9.3 points)	Not measurably different
Town of Seymour (Eau Claire County)	5.2 mi	60.5% (±14.3 points)	Higher
Town of Hallie	6.2 mi	52.9% (±24.2 points)	Not measurably different
Lake Hallie	6.4 mi	38.5% (±9.8 points)	Not measurably different
Town of Union (Eau Claire County)	7.9 mi	49.0% (±10.5 points)	Higher
Fall Creek	8.3 mi	65.0% (±9.7 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Seymour (community), WI (81.7%), Eau Claire, WI (57.6%), Town of Seymour (Eau Claire County), WI (60.5%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes built before 1980 across Eau Claire County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes built before 1980
10	Town of Union (Eau Claire County)	49.0% (±10.5 points)
11	Town of Wilson (Eau Claire County)	47.6% (±12.5 points)
12	Town of Lincoln (Eau Claire County)	41.9% (±11.8 points)
13	Town of Washington (Eau Claire County)	41.8% (±9.3 points)
14	Town of Bridge Creek	41.5% (±9.0 points)
15	Town of Fairchild	38.3% (±13.7 points)
16	Altoona	36.5% (±6.7 points)
17	Town of Brunswick	33.4% (±6.6 points)
18	Town of Pleasant Valley (Eau Claire County)	25.4% (±10.2 points)

Showing 9 of 18 places in Eau Claire County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Altoona

How old are most homes in Altoona?

36.5% of homes in Altoona, WI were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Do homes in Altoona need a lead paint disclosure?

A home built before 1978 does, before it is rented or sold, unless an exemption applies (42 U.S.C. § 4852d); between 19.1% and 36.5% of homes in Altoona were built before then.

Does a contractor need lead certification to work on older homes in Altoona?

Yes, when the job disturbs more than 6 square feet of paint in a room or 20 square feet outside, or replaces a window: the firm must be certified and a certified renovator must direct the work under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E).

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Altoona city, Wisconsin

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DP04_0017PE, DP04_0017PM, DP04_0018PE, DP04_0018PM, DP04_0019PE, DP04_0019PM, DP04_0020PE, DP04_0020PM, DP04_0021PE, DP04_0021PM, DP04_0022PE, DP04_0022PM, DP04_0023PE, DP04_0023PM, DP04_0024PE, DP04_0024PM, DP04_0025PE, DP04_0025PM, DP04_0026PE, DP04_0026PM

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