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Retirement community in Altamont, Oregon

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Altamont, Oregon Retirement Guide

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Retirement Score

Altamont, Oregon at a Glance

Median Home Price
$203,600
State Income Tax
State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; some pension deduction.
Avg January Low
33.7°F
Cost of Living Index
106.6 (US avg = 100)
RetireCityIQ Score
43 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Altamont, Oregon, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
106.6 (U.S. avg = 100)Low confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$54,609High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Altamont's cost of living is 6.599999999999994% above the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$203,600High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$934High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
66.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Altamont using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$441

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$495

Median home price used: $203,600

Median rent reference: $934 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
Care Access (Proxy)
0 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
41.7 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Altamont scores 0 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
45 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; some pension deduction.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026

Oregon has a tax environment that is moderate for retirees.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
Avg January Low
Annual Precipitation
Sunny Days / Year

With 263 sunny days a year and an average January low of 33.7°F, Altamont offers a traditional winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
100 / 100Low confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
3.5 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
0.7 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
20,345High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Age
36.8High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Age 65+
20.4%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Veterans
7.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
76.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Black
0.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Hispanic/Latino
17.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Asian
0.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Altamont

What is the cost of living in Altamont, Oregon for retirees?▾

The cost-of-living index is 107, roughly 7% above the national average of 100. Median home price is around $203,600.

Does Oregon tax Social Security or retirement income?▾

For Oregon residents: State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; some pension deduction.

What is the climate like in Altamont, Oregon?▾

Altamont, Oregon has January average low around 34°F, July average high around 86°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Altamont, Oregon?▾

Altamont scores 0/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a limited score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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