Altamont, Oregon
Among the top 22% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 26% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 22% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 20% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 78% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 17% of US places
- top 2% for commute time
- top 2% for sales tax
- bottom 1% for comfortable days
Altamont is a town in Oregon with about 20,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include commute time, sales tax, and summer humidity. It rates lower on airport distance and comfortable days.
- The median home value in Altamont is $204k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in Altamont is $55k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in Altamont is $934 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Altamont has a violent crime rate of 1121/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- The average one-way commute in Altamont is 14 min, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Cold winters · Dry · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 2.4 in0.6 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$55k36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$47kbetter than 43% of US places
Home Value$204k61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$934better than 47% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$5kbetter than 7% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.74%better than 69% of US places
Income Tax9.90%better than 14% of US places
Sales Tax0.00%better than 98% of US places
Estimated total tax burden12.64%better than 26% of US places
Unemployment9.2%better than 16% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)32°F52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)68°F8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation17.3 in11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall52.2 inbetter than 12% of US places
Sunny Days235 daysbetter than 54% of US places
Summer Humidity46°Fbetter than 94% of US places
Comfortable Days14 daysbetter than 1% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk56.4better than 63% of US places
Air Quality51 AQIbetter than 18% of US places
School Quality55.2better than 45% of US places
Violent Crime1121/100kbetter than 30% of US places
Property Crime1619/100kbetter than 28% of US places
Community
Population20,34593rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.830th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4074th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9031st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4268th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)70.7%31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.8%55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)17.9%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.4%61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)10.2%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time14 minbetter than 98% of US places
Walkability12.6/20better than 94% of US places
Airport Distance238 mibetter than 5% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.2%better than 50% of US places
Amenities Nearby41.29better than 35% of US places
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 9% of US places
Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Altamont an affordable place to live?
- Altamont is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $47k, better than 43% of comparable areas. Median rent is $934.
- Is Altamont safe?
- Altamont is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1121/100k (better than 30%). Property crime is 1619/100k.
- What is the weather like in Altamont?
- Altamont averages 68°F in July and 32°F in January, with 17.3 in of annual precipitation and about 235 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Altamont?
- Public-school quality in Altamont is about average, scoring better than 45% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Altamont?
- The average one-way commute in Altamont is 14 min.