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Altona, Colorado houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Altona, CO (Boulder County) — Census median home value $1,168,400, county listing prices roughly flat over the past year. Market data for Altona houses and the broader area.
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Altona, CO is in Boulder County, Colorado — this guide covers houses in Altona and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 532, with a median household income of $250,001. Census data puts the median value of houses in Altona at $1,168,400.
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Market overview
Altona housing market
Altona is in Boulder County, Colorado. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Altona and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$1,168,400
Population (Census ACS)
532
Median household income
$250,001
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County-level FHFA price trend was not available in the manifest row.
At a glance
Altona market snapshot
Population
532
County
Boulder County
Median Household Income
$250,001
Median Home Value (city)
$1,168,400
Median Gross Rent
$3,501/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-0.1%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Altona's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $1,168,400.
County Price Trend
Boulder County's FHFA house price index shows a -0.1% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Altona has an estimated population of 532 and a median household income of $250,001, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Altona's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 17% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Broomfield (~17.4 mi), Rollinsville (~17.9 mi), Fairmount (~23.7 mi), Black Hawk (~24.5 mi), Central (~25.2 mi), Wheat Ridge (~26.2 mi), York Gulch (~26.6 mi), Golden (~26.6 mi), Applewood (~26.7 mi), Lakeside (~26.8 mi), Mountain View (~27.1 mi), West Pleasant View (~27.7 mi), Idaho Springs (~28.0 mi), St. Mary's (~28.1 mi), East Pleasant View (~28.2 mi), Edgewater (~28.5 mi).
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Census & home facts
Altona data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
532
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$1,168,400
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$250,001
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$3,501
County FHFA annual change (2025)
-0.1%
Census place type
CDP
County
Boulder County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
1.69 sq mi
Census GEOID
0801740
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Altona
Schools
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J — 54 schools, 31,894 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Boulder addresses may be served by St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Altona FAQ
What are houses worth in Altona, CO?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Altona at $1,168,400.
How much do houses cost in Altona, CO?
For owner-occupied houses in Altona, Census ACS data shows a median value of $1,168,400. Active listing prices in Boulder County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Altona, CO?
Altona houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Boulder County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Altona, CO?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Altona's population at approximately 532.
What's the median rent in Altona, CO?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Altona at approximately $3,501 per month.
What is the median household income in Altona, CO?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Altona at approximately $250,001.
Is the Altona housing market growing?
Boulder County's FHFA house price index shows a -0.1% annual change in 2025.
Is Altona, CO affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Altona's median home value at about 4.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 17% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Altona, CO?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J for many Altona addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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