Logan H. living Oct 6, 2025

Alright, I'm a remote worker and With a population of 43,508, Altoona is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 13.9%, which is around average. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Let me know your thoughts. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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