Altoona City, PA

Living in Altoona City

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Bikeability 35
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Walkability 52
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Commute 90
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Public Transit 42
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 65
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Airports 36
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Hospitals 56
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Colleges 77
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Schools 54
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Residents

44k Population -2.9k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age
18% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black3%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate47%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$41k Median Household Income +$5.8k (2010–19)
77% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector71%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office26%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$88k Median Home Value +$8.7k (2010–19)
2% Built 2000 or Later
$549 Median Monthly Rent +$144 (2010–19)
58% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier48%

Home Value

Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K44%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas1%
Utility gas85%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Altoona City

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Altoona Metro Area22
Blair County22

Property Crime in Altoona City

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Altoona Metro Area17
Blair County17

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump70%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 26 3 13
Feb 29 3 11
Mar 37 4 7
Apr 48 4 1
May 58 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 71 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 62 4 0
Oct 51 3 0
Nov 41 4 2
Dec 31 3 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Altoona City

Inland Flooding39
Tornado6
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Altoona City, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Altoona City, PA

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Colleges

Colleges near Altoona City, PA

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Juniata College
20 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Altoona City, PA

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Upmc Altoona
1 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near Altoona City, PA

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