Altoona, Pennsylvania

Population 46,239

Altoona is located in Blair County, PA. The population is 46,239, making Altoona the largest city in Blair County.

There are 12 public schools in Altoona with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Altoona is moderate , and there are 96 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Altoona is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Altoona property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Altoona include Logan Township, Greenwood and Lakemont.

Altoona Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 10.8%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 72.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17%

Crime Rate

15.29% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 120
  • Violent Crimes: 608
  • Robbery: 51
  • Burglary: 327
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

34.77% Higher than national avg.
  • 96 offenders in Altoona
  • 20.76 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

161 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 10
  • Superfunds: 17
  • Tanks & Spills: 134

Unemployment

Very High 5.5%
  • Pennsylvania unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

12 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 12 K-12 public schools in Altoona, PA and 10 private schools. Homefacts rates Altoona's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
10 Private Schools

Altoona Central Catholic School

Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School

Faith Tabernacle School

Great Commission Schools

Harbor House Center Early Academics

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5 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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96 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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4 Former Drug Labs view all

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4 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Altoona, PA issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Altoona, PA issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

**Displaying data from Altoona, PA
  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $552
  • 1 Bedroom: $678
  • 2 Bedrooms: $828
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,025
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,122

Zip Codes

16601 16602 16603 16648

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Environmental Hazards

161 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Altoona, PA has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Altoona, PA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4 Average
    Altoona, PA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 27.25°
  • February 29.9°
  • March 40.2°
  • April 51.4°
  • May 60°
  • June 68.51°
  • July 72.75°
  • August 69.84°
  • September 63.4°
  • October 52.22°
  • November 39.7°
  • December 29.45°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Altoona, PA

Earthquakes
Altoona, PA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Altoona, PA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Altoona, PA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Altoona, PA has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Altoona, PA: $36,741

Unemployment

Unemployment in Altoona is 5.5%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 46.05%
White Collar - 53.95%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Tom Wolf
  • Sen. Robert P. Casey Jr.
  • Sen. Patrick J. Toomey

City Representatives

  • Bill Shuster

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

13 Cemeteries view all

27 FCC Towers view all

9 Fire Stations view all

2 Hospitals view all

1 Library view all

3 Police Stations view all

3 Retirement Homes view all

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