City profile
Altoona, PA
Blair County · Population 43,196
Altoona is a town in Blair County, PA with about 43,196 residents and a typical home value near $120,000. It is 81 miles from Harrisburg, PA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
30°F
Summer avg
76°F
Sunny days / yr
190
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$119,900
Typical monthly housing
$790
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
74
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.39%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.07%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.34%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 78/100
Top hazards: Winter weather, Riverine flooding, Landslide
Nearest major airport
96 mi to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 28% Democratic / 71% Republican
Community
Population
43,196
Black population
3.8%
County
Blair County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: flooding
Highlights
- About 43,196 residents
- Typical home value about $120,000
- 81 miles from Harrisburg, PA
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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