East Altoona, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Blair County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
334 Population 1,285/sq mi density
$52,813 Median Income $31,267 per capita
50°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$52,813 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher

East Altoona, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,813
30% below
$31,267 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
54% below
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
54.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
50°F

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)

Income
70%
Poverty
443%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Altoona a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 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.

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 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population334
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density1,285/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
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%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,059/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain44.7 in/yr
AQI37 (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.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 305 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.