Altona, NY

Population
544
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
635 ft
Median Home Value
$187,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,107/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$39,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Altona is a quiet rural town in New York’s North Country, about ten miles south of the Canadian border and a short drive from Lake Champlain. For anyone who loves wide-open spaces, the area offers a scenic mix of working farms, dense woods, and peaceful country roads leading toward the Adirondack foothills. It provides a spacious, spread-out feel while keeping you within an easy drive of jobs and everyday shopping in nearby Plattsburgh.

Day-to-day life here moves at a relaxed pace with plenty of room to breathe. Outdoor enthusiasts have great spots right in their backyard, whether that means hiking the trails at the Lewis Preserve, exploring the unique Flat Rock pine barrens, or taking quick day trips out on the water. If you are looking for quiet privacy, open acreage, and classic small-town country living, Altona makes a welcoming place to settle down.

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