With the highest per-capita and median household income in the region, Altoona is built on healthy ground. This stability makes our residents the strong foundation of our growth.
WAGES&INCOMENOW
| Households by Income Distribution (2021) | Altoona | Greater Des Moines Region |
| Income $0-$25K | 8% | 13% |
| Income $25K-$50K | 20% | 21% |
| Income $50K-$75K | 17% | 19% |
| Income $75K-$100K | 15% | 14% |
| Income $100K+ | 39% | 33% |