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Altoona, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Blair County County
Altoona, PA
At a Glance
How Altoona Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Altoona's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Altoona a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Altoona residents earn a median household income of $50,171 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,116. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,430 business establishments, including 305 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Altoona is $113,600 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,654. Median rent is $789/month, with 31.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Safety & Crime
Altoona reports 608 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,554/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.9% of adults in Altoona hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Altoona has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.