Altona
Altona
About the neighborhood
Altona is a peaceful township in Pipestone County, Minnesota, known for its quiet atmosphere and low traffic noise levels. The housing options mainly consist of single detached homes, with some townhouses available, offering a range of two-bedroom and larger residences. Many homes were built before 1960, with others constructed in subsequent decades, providing architectural variety. Parking is convenient throughout the township, making access by car straightforward. While cycling infrastructure faces challenges, the township’s calm environment and spacious neighborhoods provide a comfortable place to settle. Proximity to necessary amenities requires car travel, ensuring daily convenience is supported.
Highlights
Characteristics
Transportation
The favored transportation option in Altona is usually driving. Parking is generally easy. The bicycle is a rather limited method of transportation in Altona since there are very few bike lanes, and the area is not especially flat. It is also very difficult for pedestrians to navigate this township as carrying out daily needs is nearly impossible without needing a vehicle.
Services
This township does not contain any high schools or primary schools. In terms of food, property owners in Altona almost always have to rely on a car to reach the nearest supermarket.
Character
The character of Altona is exemplified by its calm atmosphere. Altona is great for those who like quiet areas, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic.
Car friendly10.0
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly2.2
Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly0.0
Other transportation modes are needed to reach day-to-day needs
Restaurants1.2
Few or no restaurants within a short drive
Groceries0.4
Few or no groceries within a short drive
Shopping0.2
Few or no shops within a short drive
Cafes0.2
Few or no cafés within a short drive
Quiet9.8
Virtually no sources of noise nearby
Nightlife0.4
Few or no bars within a short drive
Vibrant0.0
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $33,749
- Median Household Income
- $59,205
Housing Type
- 75.0% SINGLE DETACHED
- 21.2% SEMI DETACHED
- 0.0% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 3.8% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 75.0%
- Semi detached
- 21.2%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 0.0%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 0.0%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.0%
- Mobile
- 3.8%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 43.8%
- 0 to 4
- 15.7%
- 5 to 9
- 2.2%
- 10 to 14
- 0.0%
- 15 to 19
- 0.0%
- 20 to 24
- 2.2%
- 25 to 29
- 13.5%
- 30 to 34
- 9.0%
- 35 to 39
- 5.6%
- 40 to 44
- 3.4%
- 45 to 49
- 4.5%
- 50 to 54
- 4.5%
- 55 to 59
- 9.0%
- 60 to 64
- 12.4%
- 65 to 69
- 14.6%
- 70 to 74
- 2.2%
- 75 to 79
- 1.1%
- 80 to 84
- 0.0%
- 85 and over
- 0.0%
Education Level
- 8.5% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 28.2% HIGH SCHOOL
- 28.2% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 23.9% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 8.5% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 1.4% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 1.4% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.0% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 8.5%
- High School
- 28.2%
- Some college, no degree
- 28.2%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 23.9%
- Bachelor's degree
- 8.5%
- Master's degree
- 1.4%
- Professional degree
- 1.4%
- PhD
- 0.0%
Commute Mode
- 3.8% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 86.5% DRIVE
- 0.0% OTHER
- Foot
- 3.8%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 86.5%
- Other
- 0.0%
- None
- 9.6%
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