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Altavista, VA


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Altavista, Virginia

Altavista, Virginia, in Campbell county, is 19 miles S of Lynchburg, Virginia (center to center) and 99 miles N of Raleigh, North Carolina. The town is part of the Lynchburg metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 3,425 people people live in Altavista.

The People and Families of Altavista

In Altavista, about 48% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Altavista, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in the town.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in Altavista. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the town nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Altavista had a median family income of $40,039.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($10) in Altavista than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Altavista Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Altavista, about 67% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Altavista, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Altavista strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Altavista Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Altavista Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Altavista, VA

Comparing Altavista to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women98
Senior Citizens99
Racial Diversity96
Well-Paid Single Men55
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size24
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income55
People in Middle Class or Better45
People Above Poverty46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work64
Public Transportation Use43
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone97
Affordability of Property Taxes87
Affordability of Rents67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Housing Recently Built43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime66
Low Property Crime32

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