Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
21%
Altoona
Altoona, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$955
Population
40,990
Renter Mix
39% Rent
A historic railroad town with style
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Between bustling residential neighborhoods, you’ll find great schools, community parks, and a wide variety of local eateries in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Penn State Altoona is a private university and staple to the Altoona community, as is the Altoona Area School District. This public school district offers Mansion Park, complete with baseball and football fields, as well as tennis and basketball courts. In fact, their football stadium has long been recognized as one of the finest athletic complexes in the state.
Altoona has a longstanding history on the railroads, commemorated by the Railroaders Memorial Museum. This historical site remembers and shares the impact that railroaders and their families had on American life and the railroad industry. Located roughly between Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania’s capital city, Harrisburg, Altoona offers residents affordable apartment and condo rentals, as well as a welcoming community.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$49,320
Average: $64,736
Education
7,609
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
18,327
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Altoona has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
39%
Non-Renters
61%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Altoona, PA is $523 for a studio, $955 for one bedroom, $916 for two bedrooms, and $936 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Altoona has increased by 6.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$955/month
625 Sq Ft
House
$1,142/month
1,008 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,159/month
500 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Altoona, PA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
299 Students
Public
Grades K-5
553 Students
Public
Grades K-5
280 Students
Public
Grades K-5
465 Students
Public
Grades K-5
406 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
2,228 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,727 Students
Central PA Digital Learning Foundation CS
Public
Grades K-12
148 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
2,228 Students
Central PA Digital Learning Foundation CS
Public
Grades K-12
148 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Fort Roberdeau
- Path of Progress National Heritage Tour Route
- Canoe Creek State Park
- Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
Military Bases
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.