Altoona
Altoona
About the neighborhood
Altoona, South Dakota, offers a peaceful setting characterized by low noise levels and a serene atmosphere. The township features predominantly single detached homes built mainly between 1960 and 1980, providing a variety of housing sizes with many three-bedroom options available. Parking is convenient throughout the area, supporting easy access for vehicle users. While amenities such as grocery stores may require short drives, overall transportation by car is efficient and straightforward. The community benefits from a distinctive calmness that enhances the overall living experience. This township provides a quiet and comfortable environment with solid housing choices for diverse preferences.
Highlights
Characteristics
Transportation
Driving is very often the favored approach to get around in Altoona. It is very easy to find a parking spot. Getting around as a pedestrian is not very feasible for home buyers in this township because carrying out day-to-day needs is practically impossible without a vehicle. The bike is a rather poor method of transportation in this area since there are a good number of elevation changes, and Altoona has quite bad cycling infrastructure.
Services
There are only a very small number of primary schools in this area and therefore they can be a very long pedestrian trip away. Moreover, Altoona does not contain any high schools. Concerning eating, in all cases, a vehicle is needed to do groceries. There are a few restaurants in Altoona.
Character
The character of Altoona is exemplified by its slower-paced environment. Altoona is great for those who need quiet areas, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor.
Car friendly10.0
Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly2.4
Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly0.0
Very few or no pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost never practical or pleasant
Restaurants2.6
Some restaurants within a short drive
Groceries0.2
Few or no groceries within a short drive
Shopping0.0
Few or no shops within a short drive
Cafes0.0
Few or no cafés within a short drive
Quiet9.8
Virtually no sources of noise nearby
Nightlife0.2
Few or no bars within a short drive
Vibrant0.0
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $32,602
- Median Household Income
- $105,000
Housing Type
- 100.0% SINGLE DETACHED
- 0.0% SEMI DETACHED
- 0.0% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.0% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 100.0%
- Semi detached
- 0.0%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 0.0%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 0.0%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.0%
- Mobile
- 0.0%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 38.8%
- 0 to 4
- 3.1%
- 5 to 9
- 13.4%
- 10 to 14
- 3.1%
- 15 to 19
- 0.0%
- 20 to 24
- 11.3%
- 25 to 29
- 5.2%
- 30 to 34
- 0.0%
- 35 to 39
- 16.5%
- 40 to 44
- 15.5%
- 45 to 49
- 13.4%
- 50 to 54
- 4.1%
- 55 to 59
- 5.2%
- 60 to 64
- 5.2%
- 65 to 69
- 4.1%
- 70 to 74
- 0.0%
- 75 to 79
- 0.0%
- 80 to 84
- 0.0%
- 85 and over
- 0.0%
Education Level
- 0.0% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 40.3% HIGH SCHOOL
- 26.9% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 13.4% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 14.9% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 4.5% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.0% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.0% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 0.0%
- High School
- 40.3%
- Some college, no degree
- 26.9%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 13.4%
- Bachelor's degree
- 14.9%
- Master's degree
- 4.5%
- Professional degree
- 0.0%
- PhD
- 0.0%
Commute Mode
- 30.3% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 56.1% DRIVE
- 0.0% OTHER
- Foot
- 30.3%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 56.1%
- Other
- 0.0%
- None
- 13.6%
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