Apartments for rent in Altoona, IA

A town located in Iowa, Altoona has a population of just over 17,000. Families with children can expect to feel right at home, as kids aged 5-14 account for an above-average 23% of the population. Overall, the city's residents, with an average age of just under 36, are decidedly younger than most cities in Iowa. Most Altoona residents own their homes, and 26% of residents rent. The average rent for Altoona is $130 per month more than the state average.

Altoona residents have an average commute of about 22 minutes. Many residents (50%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transportation is not extensively used. Walking isn't a common means of commuting to work.

Among Altoona residents older than 25, 20% have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. There are plenty of industries from which to choose in Altoona, the most common five of which are retail, healthcare, finance, entertainment, and manufacturing. Together, these industries make up 33% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 10% of the city's population works in sales, making it the top field in the city. With an average annual income of about $88K, Altoona workers earn more than the average Iowa resident. Altoona's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345.