Alturas is a small town of 3,460 in Florida, with a median household income of $65,625
and a 4.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is
2% below the national average.
Strengths:
Alturas stands out for below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Alturas is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Alturas city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 97.6
Alturas's overall cost of living index is 97.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Alturas costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.
Metric
Alturas, FL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$166,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$943
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$65,625
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Alturas's violent crime rate is 56.0 per 100,000 residents
— 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
56.0 /100k
Property Crime
346.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Alturas is served primarily by POLK.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.3:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Alturas, FL
National Avg
School District
POLK
—
Elementary Schools
87
—
Middle Schools
25
—
High Schools
36
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Alturas sees average highs of 74.7°F in January
and 93.2°F in July,
with 52.1 inches of annual precipitation
.
Alturas's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Alturas roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $166,200 and median rent is $943/month.
Alturas's violent crime rate is 56.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 346.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Alturas are operated by POLK.
The district has 87 elementary, 25 middle, and 36 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.3:1. 8.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Alturas, FL has a population of 3,460, a median household income of $65,625, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Alturas averages 74.7°F in January and 93.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.1 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Alturas, FL is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 33841, 33859.
The population of Alturas, Florida is 3,460 with a median age of 39.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Alturas: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $166,200, median household income $65,625, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Alturas side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.