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Altoona Metro Area

PA · 138 cities · 128,161 population

128,161 Total Population
138 Cities & Towns
$68,823 Avg Income
$146,583 Avg Home Value
$864 Avg Rent
21.8% Bachelor's+

Largest Cities in Altoona Metro

Altoona, PA

Pop 43,508
Income $50,171
Home $113,600

Huntingdon, PA

Pop 6,884
Income $66,429
Home $189,400

Hollidaysburg, PA

Pop 5,581
Income $62,319
Home $190,500

Tyrone, PA

Pop 5,421
Income $55,568
Home $122,000

Greenwood, PA

Pop 3,017
Income $67,661
Home $149,600

Bedford, PA

Pop 2,851
Income $50,570
Home $182,300

St. Clair, PA

Pop 2,755
Income $60,908
Home $65,000

Philipsburg, PA

Pop 2,754
Income $44,282
Home $151,700

Red Hill, PA

Pop 2,541
Income $72,663
Home $229,000

Stormstown, PA

Pop 2,455
Income $142,045
Home $411,000

Roaring Spring, PA

Pop 2,356
Income $62,129
Home $136,900

Loop, PA

Pop 2,346
Income $97,396
Home $258,200

The Altoona metropolitan area is the 258th largest metro area in the United States, with a total population of 128,161 spread across 138 cities and towns in PA. Anchored by Altoona, this metro area is a significant economic and cultural hub that draws residents and businesses from across the region.

Residents of the Altoona metro area earn an average household income of $68,823, while the average home value sits at $146,583. Renters in the area pay an average of $864 per month, making the cost of living relatively affordable compared to the national average. About 21.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, reflecting the area's growing workforce.

The Altoona metro reports an average violent crime rate of 142.9 per 1,000 residents, which is above the national average. Property crime averages 1,496.4 per 1,000 residents across the metro. The area experiences an average annual temperature of 49.1°F, with cooler temperatures throughout the year. The average poverty rate across cities in this metro is 15.8%, suggesting economic challenges in parts of the region.

With 138 distinct communities ranging from major urban centers to smaller suburban towns, the Altoona metro area offers a wide variety of living options. The sheer number of cities provides prospective residents with diverse choices in terms of housing, schools, commute times, and neighborhood character. Explore the full list of cities below to find detailed data on population, income, housing costs, and more.

Metro Area Overview

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature49.1°F
Avg January Temp26.4°F
Avg July Temp70.8°F
Avg Annual Precipitation40.8"

Safety

Avg Violent Crime Rate142.9 per 1K
Avg Property Crime Rate1496.4 per 1K

Economy

Avg Unemployment Rate6.8%
Avg Poverty Rate15.8%
Avg Median Age44.6

All 138 Cities in Altoona Metro Area

1 Altoona PA 43,508
2 Huntingdon PA 6,884
3 Hollidaysburg PA 5,581
4 Tyrone PA 5,421
5 Greenwood PA 3,017
6 Bedford PA 2,851
7 St. Clair PA 2,755
8 Philipsburg PA 2,754
9 Red Hill PA 2,541
10 Stormstown PA 2,455
11 Roaring Spring PA 2,356
12 Loop PA 2,346
13 Penn Farms PA 2,342
14 Everett PA 2,150
15 Martinsburg PA 1,724
16 Bellwood PA 1,586
17 Lakemont PA 1,504
18 McConnellstown PA 1,496
19 Osceola Mills PA 1,165
20 Williamsburg PA 1,162
21 Duncansville PA 1,145
22 Earlston PA 1,145
23 Claysburg PA 1,120
24 Houtzdale PA 858
25 Morrisdale PA 813
26 Beavertown PA 806
27 Saxton PA 723
28 Chester Hill PA 698
29 Cross Keys PA 671
30 North Philipsburg PA 659
31 Grazierville PA 649
32 West Decatur PA 624
33 East Freedom PA 613
34 Madera PA 562
35 Port Matilda PA 552
36 Foot of Ten PA 545
37 Eldorado PA 534
38 Winburne PA 518
39 Juniata Gap PA 516
40 South Philipsburg PA 512
41 Hawk Run PA 496
42 Bigler PA 495
43 Sylvan Hills PA 493
44 Tipton PA 462
45 Saltillo PA 452
46 Warriors Mark PA 440
47 Broad Top City PA 430
48 Olivia PA 406
49 Stonerstown PA 404
50 Alexandria PA 401
51 Ramey PA 401
52 Sunbrook PA 389
53 Pinecroft PA 382
54 Woodbury PA 372
55 Brisbin PA 350
56 Kylertown PA 344
57 Petersburg PA 343
58 Defiance PA 335
59 East Altoona PA 334
60 Marklesburg PA 323
61 Blandburg PA 315
62 Wood PA 306
63 Newburg PA 283
64 Homewood at Martinsburg PA 278
65 Sandy Ridge PA 262
66 Glen Richey PA 257
67 Wallaceton PA 245
68 Roots PA 239
69 Sickles Corner PA 231
70 Sproul PA 231
71 Robertsdale PA 227
72 Bald Eagle PA 219
73 Robeson Extension PA 216
74 Dudley PA 212
75 Glen Hope PA 212
76 Ore Hill PA 210
77 Casanova PA 209
78 Newry PA 203
79 Friesville PA 194
80 Elberta PA 190
81 Allport PA 187
82 Riddlesburg PA 183
83 Mineral Springs PA 182
84 Henrietta PA 181
85 Charlottsville PA 169
86 Linds Crossing PA 164
87 Mill Run PA 162
88 Northwood PA 161
89 McKee PA 160
90 Cassville PA 159
91 Spring Drive Mobile Home Park PA 154
92 Hopewell PA 149
93 Wopsononock PA 148
94 Reightown PA 142
95 Cove Forge PA 139
96 Hustontown PA 135
97 Yellow Springs PA 132
98 Vicksburg CDP (Blair County) PA 131
99 Skelp PA 130
100 Geeseytown PA 129
101 Fredericksburg CDP (Blair County) PA 128
102 East Sharpsburg PA 114
103 Brooks Mill PA 111
104 Fort Fetter PA 111
105 Gray CDP (Blair County) PA 105
106 Puzzletown PA 103
107 Lanse PA 101
108 Oreminea PA 93
109 Birmingham PA 91
110 St. Clairsville PA 91
111 Carson Valley PA 90
112 Shellytown PA 90
113 Reservoir PA 86
114 Wells Tannery PA 82
115 Canoe Creek PA 80
116 Dumb Hundred PA 80
117 Shelltown PA 74
118 Curryville PA 64
119 Cotton Town PA 63
120 Coaldale borough (Bedford County) PA 60
121 Clappertown PA 57
122 Coalmont PA 57
123 Culp PA 56
124 Canan Station PA 51
125 Frankstown PA 46
126 Reese PA 37
127 Royer PA 34
128 Fisherville PA 32
129 Larke PA 29
130 Ski Gap PA 27
131 Tyrone Forge PA 27
132 Jugtown PA 25
133 Franklin Forge PA 24
134 Klahr PA 24
135 Martinsburg Junction PA 22
136 Nealmont PA 19
137 Leamersville PA 17
138 Vail PA 11