At a Glance
Median Income
$80,126
$39,968 per capita
Home Value
$220,900
Zillow: $337,823
Median Rent
$1,157/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
52/100K
1,964/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.7%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
13.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Altoona a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Altoona residents earn a median household income of $80,126 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,968. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,254 business establishments, including 289 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Altoona is $220,900 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $337,823. Median rent is $1,157/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Altoona reports 52 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,964/100K.
Education
41.7% of adults in Altoona hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% above the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Altoona has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population8,750
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density1,696/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$80,126
Per Capita$39,968
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$8,430M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$220,900
Rent$1,157
Ownership55.3%
Zillow$337,823
Housing Units3,671
Rent Burden23.8%
Crime
F
Violent52/100K
Property1,964/100K
Health
Obesity31.4%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,237/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain33.0 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation987 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.7%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+17.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute17 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Altoona was founded in 1881.
The median home in Altoona was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Chippewa Valley Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 289 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.