At a Glance
Median Income
$52,813
$31,267 per capita
Violent Crime
348/100K
1,949/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
54.9% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
275 sunny days/yr
How East Altoona Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Altoona's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Altoona a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
East Altoona residents earn a median household income of $52,813 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,267. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 54.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,430 business establishments, including 305 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
East Altoona reports 348 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,949/100K.
Education
15.4% of adults in East Altoona hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. 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.
Data Overview
People
Population334
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density1,285/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans26.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$52,813
Per Capita$31,267
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty54.9%
County GDP$8,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership84.9%
Zillow$135,654
Housing Units190
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
F
Violent348/100K
Property1,949/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,059/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,150 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in East Altoona was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 305 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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