Originating as an outgrowth of the southern Oregon lumber town of Klamath Falls, Altamont has retained a strong sense of community since its founding in 1895. In fact, Altamont is so close-knit that its residents have consistently fought off annexation by the larger Klamath Falls for over four decades. This community of just over 20,000 residents has developed a services-based economy since the “timber bust” of the 1980s, with retail, healthcare and education offering the most job opportunities. Though Altamont may be far from the regional hub of Medford and other big cities, its location among the forests, mountains and rivers of southern Oregon imbues Altamont with an outdoorsy, rural charm.
Altamont is home to a regionally competitive housing market
Altamont’s housing market ranges from manufactured properties that sell for less than $20,000 to ranch-style homes built in the early 20th century that go for as low as $88,000 to recently built Craftsman-influenced properties that fetch as much as $850,000. Homes vary in year of construction from 1920 to 2024, although a general preference for single-story residences has remained largely unchanged. This city’s streetscapes vary from rural main roads without sidewalks to residential sections with abundant foliage, large driveways and vast lawn sizes. Altamont’s median home price of $310,000 is slightly below the Klamath Falls median and more than $100,000 less than the Medford average.
Older ranch-style homes are commonly found throughout the city of Altamont.
Newly built Craftsman-style homes are recent additions to the city of Altamont and can sell for as much as $850,000.
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Mountain hiking and riverside fishing in Altamont
Altamont has many small neighborhood parks that include playgrounds, picnic spaces, open lawns and splash pads. The Steen Sports Park is a go-to for sporty locals, as it includes a skate park, baseball fields, pickleball courts and soccer fields. The Klamath River is popular for salmon and steelhead fishing, especially since the demolition of outdated dams in the early 2020s allowed for the free migration of fish up and down this major regional waterway. Hogback Mountain offers hikers a sweeping view of the Klamath River valley, its cities and the Cascade Range in the distance.
Steens Sports Parks is a popular spot for activities such as soccer, skating and pickleball in Altamont.
Hogback Mountain offers steep trails and a beautiful view of the city of Altamont below.
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Mazama High offers unique STEM and medical pathways
The Klamath County School District receives a B rating from Niche, which also ranks it among the top five school districts statewide for athletes. Mazama High School receives an A-minus rating and Niche’s recognition as the best public high school in Klamath County. The school offers a unique “STEM&M” program that focuses on producing medical professionals in addition to STEM graduates, and alumni of this program can qualify to attend Oregon Tech and other four-year, science-focused colleges. Klamath Community College also offers a gateway to four-year studies for Klamath County and Lake County students.
Mazama High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Klamath Falls, Oregon.
Klamath Community College offers four-year studies to Klamath and Lake County students.
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A small, but diverse shopping scene
Altamont has a limited offering of shopping and dining conveniences. Apart from small food markets like Lien’s, grocery options are limited to the Grocery Outlet and the Albertsons located along State Route 39. Just beyond the Klamath Falls border, however, big-box stores like Natural Grocers and Petco line the state route, as do both chain and local restaurants. Mexican, Thai and Chinese restaurants are plentiful in this part of the greater Klamath Falls area.
Albertsons is one of a few grocery options for residents of Altamont.
El Rodeo Steakhouse serves delicious Mexican fare in Altamont.
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Keeping safe in Altamont
Altamont is served by the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office, which has consistently reported violent crime rates slightly above the national average. The area also contends with the risk of poor air quality, as the terrain of the Klamath Falls area is conducive to trapping wildfire smoke.
Bus and highway access to Altamont
Several state routes and highways run through the Altamont area, including State Route 39, which goes from the heart of the community into Klamath Falls within a 3-mile drive. Basin Connect’s bus service offers 12-minute journeys into Klamath Falls from the Altamont Transit Station. Klamath Falls is home to the Sky Lakes Medical Center, the region's main hospital and a major employer for Altamont residents.
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