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Altoona, PA
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Population: 44,114
Home Price: $95,500
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Overview
Altoona is a small city in the state of Pennsylvania with a population of 44,114. Altoona has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(B) Good
Safety Rating:
(D) Fair
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
19.0 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Altoona, PA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Altoona
Pennsylvania
United States
Per Capita Income
$26,663
$32,862
$32,693
Median Household Income
$46,010
$65,512
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
6.8%
5.5%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
15.0%
7.8%
10.5%
Age
Altoona
Pennsylvania
United States
Median Age
39.6
43.2
42.3
Gender
Altoona
Pennsylvania
United States
Male
48.1%
49.5%
49.8%
Female
51.9%
50.5%
50.2%
Race
Altoona
Pennsylvania
United States
White
92.0%
90.2%
80.3%
Black or African American
3.2%
3.7%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.1%
0.1%
2.7%
Asian
0.4%
1.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.3%
1.1%
2.7%
Multiracial
4.0%
3.4%
5.2%
Housing Information
Altoona
Pennsylvania
United States
Median Home Price
$95,500
$158,815
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$584
$748
$801
Family Households
38.5%
38.5%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
32.4%
32.4%
26.2%
Homeowners
64.1%
72.7%
72.9%
Renters
35.9%
27.3%
27.1%
Education
Altoona
Pennsylvania
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
6.9%
6.1%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
47.8%
47.8%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
17.3%
16.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
7.6%
9.7%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
12.8%
15.4%
15.0%
Proficiency
Altoona
Pennsylvania
United States
Mathematics
48.1%
51.3%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
58.8%
66.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Altoona
Pennsylvania
United States
Murder
0.0
2.2
3.0
Rape
191.1
18.0
38.0
Robbery
50.7
28.7
40.7
Assault
366.1
152.4
188.5
Property Crime
Altoona
Pennsylvania
United States
Burglary
327.0
127.5
336.1
Theft
1107.6
780.1
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
119.7
52.2
167.1
Arson
20.7
5.9
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Altoona, PA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dog
hot dogs
fast food
tasty food
beer
tacos
pizza
craft beer
cheese
granola bars
cooking
iced tea
ice cream
tasty
bread
taco
drinks
kimchi
grilled chicken
appetizers
penn state football
football
psu football
high school football
college football
video games
baseball
womens sports
pittsburgh sports
basketball
coaches
country music
wayne bleechers
esports
wrestling
nfl
central pennsylvanias
college hoops
tennis
ufc
inspired by
comic
designs
library
nft
illustration
fine art
typographic
museum
prints
primal dc
streetcars
craft
photography
jewelry
collection
poems
painting
artifacts
performing arts
video games
wayne bleechers
fighting games
single dad
scifi
collector
books
jeeps
toys
merchandise
trading cards
gaming
redsox celtics
nerdy
legos
kayaking
photography
anime
hiking
smalltime
sports
digital media
producer
marketing
professional wrestling
nfl ncaaf
tv
pop culture
gaming
awardwinning
gov officials agencies
outdoor
photography
journalism
podcasts
educational
celebrity
celebrity gamers
comedy
television
sports
amusement park
summer
mountain
winter
space
ice rinks
facility
swimming
cabin
kayaking
photography
hiking
picturesque views
picnic
wildlife
beach
facilities
fishing
skiing
black friday
gift card
gas stations
gift cards
yard sale
local stores
shop online
toys
merchandise
gift shop
designs
sheetz
merch
etsy
drivethru
walmart
binax
jewelry
stocked
mall
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