What percentage of people rent in Altoona, WI?
48.1% (±5.6 points) of the occupied homes in Altoona, WI are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 1,856 renting households against 2,000 that own their home.
In Altoona, the share of households that rent went from 35.9% in 2015–2019 to 48.1% in 2020–2024 (+12.2 percentage points), a measurable increase.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 48.1% (±5.6 points)
- Renting households
- 1,856 (±259)
- Median renter income
- $68,794 (±$14,823)
Who rents and who owns in Altoona
| Altoona | Eau Claire County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 48.1% (±5.6 points) | 39.0% (±1.7 points) | 32.2% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 1,856 (±259) | 17,427 (±820) | 797,266 (±6,241) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 2,000 (±242) | 27,299 (±761) | 1,682,214 (±9,276) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.1 (±0.3) | 2.0 (±0.1) | 2.0 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.4 (±0.2) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| 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 |
In Altoona, the renter share is higher than in Eau Claire County (39.0%).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (32.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (34.8%).
In Eau Claire County, Altoona ranks 1 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 30 of 1,848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Altoona has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 35.9% (±5.6 points) | 48.1% (±5.6 points) | +12.2 percentage points | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $778 (±$35) | $1,285 (±$114) | +65.2% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $55,571 (±$7,939) | $84,552 (±$6,340) | +52.2% | 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.
Households that rent in places near Altoona
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona | — | 48.1% (±5.6 points) | — |
| Seymour (community) | 1.4 mi | 7.0% (±4.7 points) | Lower |
| Eau Claire | 3.0 mi | 45.6% (±2.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Washington (Eau Claire County) | 4.5 mi | 23.0% (±5.4 points) | Lower |
| Town of Seymour (Eau Claire County) | 5.2 mi | 6.8% (±3.3 points) | Lower |
| Town of Hallie | 6.2 mi | 4.1% (±5.7 points) | Lower |
| Lake Hallie | 6.4 mi | 29.4% (±7.4 points) | Lower |
| Town of Union (Eau Claire County) | 7.9 mi | 13.7% (±4.8 points) | Lower |
| Fall Creek | 8.3 mi | 29.7% (±6.3 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Seymour (community), WI (7.0%), Town of Washington (Eau Claire County), WI (23.0%), Town of Seymour (Eau Claire County), WI (6.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Eau Claire County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Altoona | 48.1% (±5.6 points) |
| 2 | Eau Claire | 45.6% (±2.4 points) |
| 3 | Fairchild | 30.6% (±11.5 points) |
| 4 | Fall Creek | 29.7% (±6.3 points) |
| 5 | Augusta | 28.1% (±6.2 points) |
| 6 | Town of Washington (Eau Claire County) | 23.0% (±5.4 points) |
| 7 | Town of Bridge Creek | 15.8% (±6.4 points) |
Showing 7 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
How many renters are there in Altoona?
Altoona has an estimated 1,856 (±259) renting households, 48.1% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Altoona?
In Altoona, the share of households that rent went from 35.9% in 2015–2019 to 48.1% in 2020–2024 (+12.2 percentage points), a measurable increase.
How big are renting households in Altoona?
A renting household in Altoona has 2.1 people on average, against 2.4 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Altoona?
The median renting household in Altoona, WI has an income of $68,794 (±$14,823) a year, against $99,691 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 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), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Altoona city, Wisconsin
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Altoona city, Wisconsin
- Median Household Income (B19013), 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 DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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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.
Figures last updated on .
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