Altoona Metro Area

PA · 138 cities · 122,251 population

122,251 Total Population
138 Cities & Towns
$68,669 Avg Income
$148,208 Avg Home Value
$855 Avg Rent
22.1% 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

Philipsburg, PA

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

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

Penn Farms, PA

Pop 2,342
Income $105,536
Home $329,200

Everett, PA

Pop 2,150
Income $40,903
Home $122,000

The Altoona metropolitan area is the 258th largest metro area in the United States, with a total population of 122,251 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 $68,669, while the average home value sits at $148,208. Renters in the area pay an average of $855 per month, making the cost of living relatively affordable compared to the national average. About 22.1% 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 130.9 per 1,000 residents, which is above the national average. Property crime averages 537.8 per 1,000 residents across the metro. The area experiences an average annual temperature of 49.8°F, with cooler temperatures throughout the year. The average poverty rate across cities in this metro is 15.6%, 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 Temperature49.8°F
Avg January Temp27.1°F
Avg July Temp71.5°F
Avg Annual Precipitation40.8"

Safety

Avg Violent Crime Rate130.9 per 1K
Avg Property Crime Rate537.8 per 1K

Economy

Avg Unemployment Rate7.9%
Avg Poverty Rate15.6%
Avg Median Age44.8

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