Altoona housing context
These U.S. Census Bureau estimates describe Altoona city, Iowa during 2020–2024. They provide context for discussing a property; check the actual building, occupancy and ownership before defining work.
| Measure | Estimate | 90% margin of error |
|---|---|---|
| All housing units | 8,773 | ± 448 |
| Occupied housing units | 8,489 | ± 397 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 5,830 | ± 452 |
| Renter-occupied homes | 2,659 | ± 326 |
| One-unit detached homes | 5,314 | ± 397 |
| One-unit attached homes | 939 | ± 265 |
| Median year built | 1998 | ± 3 |
Housing units by construction period
| Year built | Units | 90% margin of error |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 510 | ± 175 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 2,155 | ± 375 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 1,462 | ± 319 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 1,369 | ± 281 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 856 | ± 294 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 1,327 | ± 294 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 444 | ± 174 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 314 | ± 163 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 75 | ± 77 |
| 1939 or earlier | 261 | ± 116 |
Source tables: Housing totals · Tenure · Building types · Year built · Median year built. Survey estimates and their margins of error are shown as published; these are not October 2026 counts. The separate population reference uses Census Vintage 2025.
For a rented home, confirm who can authorize alterations. In a shared building, ask about access and work rules. A citywide construction period does not establish the age, condition or safety requirements of an individual home; check the property records and the specific project.
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