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Altoona

Altoona is a safe, family-friendly community located five miles east of Des Moines along I-80. Altoona is known for offering big-city amenities,

Property Listings

For Sale
MLS® 738276

$3,200,000

305 9th St NE aka 54th Avenue NE, Altoona, IA 50009
For Sale
MLS® 746871

$1,742,400

501 Falcon Drive SE, Altoona, IA 50009
For Sale
MLS® 749887

$1,400,000

307 8th Street SW, Altoona, IA 50009
6,320 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 748955

$850,000

1241 32nd Street SE, Altoona, IA 50009
3 Beds 3.5 Baths 1,976 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 740388

$749,000

2315 14th Street SW, Altoona, IA 50009
3 Beds 2.25 Baths 1,921 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 743924

$740,000

4286 3rd Avenue Court SE, Altoona, IA 50009
5 Beds 2.75 Baths 1,957 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 738533

$630,000

4399 3rd Avenue SE, Altoona, IA 50009
5 Beds 3 Baths 1,628 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 742828

$629,000

510 Stonegate Court SW, Altoona, IA 50009
5 Beds 2.75 Baths 1,763 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 742607

$619,730

335 29th Street SW, Altoona, IA 50009
5 Beds 3.5 Baths 2,464 Sq.Ft.
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Welcome to Altoona

Community Details

Altoona is a safe, family-friendly community located five miles east of Des Moines along I-80. Altoona is known for offering big-city amenities, with all the conveniences of a small town. Residents of Altoona enjoy easy access to Downtown Des Moines. It is also home to some of the Greater Des Moines Metropolitan Area’s largest attractions.
  • County: Polk
  • Total Area: 10.92 square miles‍
  • Population: 14,541 (2019 estimate of 19,221)

Recreation

Altoona is home to Adventureland Amusement Park and Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino. It also boasts nearly 20 miles of recreational bike trails, an aquatic park, a number of hotels, Terrace Hills Golf Course, and many great restaurants. Shopping options include Bass Pro Shop and the Outlets of Des Moines. The Altoona Campus is a sprawling, 50,000-square-foot fitness and community center.

Education

Altoona is served by the Southeast Polk Community School District. There are four elementary schools in Altoona, and students attend Southeast Polk High School.

Notable Altoona Neighborhoods

  • 3rd Ave SW
  • Adventureland Estates
  • Country Cove
  • Eagle Ridge
  • Fieldstone Estates
  • Ironwood
  • Northeast 88th St
  • Old Town
  • Prairie Vista
  • SE Venbury
  • Southeast Altoona
  • Tuscany
  • Willow Ridge

Overview for Altoona, IA

20,592 people live in Altoona, where the median age is 35.5 and the average individual income is $41,907. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

20,592

Total Population

35.5 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$41,907

Average individual Income

Around Altoona, IA

There's plenty to do around Altoona, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

45
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
64
Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Reames Food Inc Plant 3, Marzetti Frozen Pasta, and Warren Frozen Food.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 0.15 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining 0.15 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining 0.15 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining 0.15 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining 0.18 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Breadeaux Pizza Logo
Dining · $$ 0.41 miles 14 reviews 4.1/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Altoona, IA

Population Households Employment

Altoona has 7,865 households, with an average household size of 2.6. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Altoona do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 20,592 people call Altoona home. The population density is 1,763 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

20,592

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

35.5 years

Median Age

48 / 52%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
7,865

Total Households

2.6

Average Household Size

$41,907

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Altoona, IA

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Primary Schools ()
Middle Schools ()
High Schools ()
Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Altoona. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Category
Grades
School rating
Altoona

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Phone

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Email

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Address

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