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Altoona, east of Des Moines in Polk County, has about 21,500 residents (ACS 2024 5-year). The median home was built in 1998, and about 7% of homes are older than 1960.

About 69% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, with a median value of $274,600. As in other growing suburbs, backfill that has settled along the foundation and downspouts that empty next to the wall are worth checking before paying for a drain system.

Basement window well with drain and cover on an Altoona, IA home

Basement Waterproofing in Altoona, IA

Altoona: Key Facts and Sources

PopulationAbout 21,500 (21,495) (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (2024 5-year), via Census Reporter)
Age of homesMedian year built 1998; about 7% built before 1960 (650 of 8,773 housing units) (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (2024 5-year), via Census Reporter)
Owner-occupied homesAbout 69% (5,830 of 8,489); median home value $274,600 (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (2024 5-year), via Census Reporter)

ZIP codes covered: 50009

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