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East Altoona, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

East Altoona is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 334. Residents earn $52,813 per year, which is 30% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
334 Population 1,285/sq mi density
$52,813 Median Income $31,267 per capita
$9,999 Home Value
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$52,813 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$9,999 home value
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,813
30% lower than US avg
Home Value $9,999
96% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.4%
54% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 54.9%
343% higher than US avg

How East Altoona Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population334
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density1,285/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans26.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$52,813
Per Capita$31,267
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty54.9%
County GDP$8,000M
Commute36 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$9,999
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units190
Rent Burden29.8%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain42.0 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,150 ft (351 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute36 min
Broadband100.0%
Libraries8

Is East Altoona a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, East Altoona receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. East Altoona offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in East Altoona is $52,813, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 54.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in East Altoona is $9,999, 96% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

East Altoona experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches, including 50.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

East Altoona has a population of 334 with a density of 1,285 people per square mile. The median age is 32.2 years, 17% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

334
Total Population
1,285
People / sq mi
32.2yrs
Median Age
17% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

Race & Ethnicity

East Altoona vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

East Altoona vs U.S. Average

The median household income in East Altoona is $52,813, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 54.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: East Altoona vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,813
30% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,267
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
IRS Avg AGI$66,997

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate54.9%
343% above US avg
Establishments (County)3,430
County GDP$8,000M

Business (County)

Restaurants305
Healthcare462
Retail495
Manufacturing128

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,849
39% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate48.49%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.7 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in East Altoona is $9,999, 96% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$9,999
96% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden29.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.9%
Housing Units190
Median Year Built1976

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,849
39% above US avg
Effective Rate48.49%
East Altoona has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.0 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.0 inches
11% above US avg
Snowfall50.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,150 ft (351 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density1,285/sq mi
Coordinates40.5469°N, 78.3636°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42013
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43.5-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.4%
D 27.9%

Winner: Republican by 43.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.4%
54% below US avg
High School+87.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,285/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access100.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities462
Restaurants305
Retail Stores495

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.7 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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