Living in Altoona, PA
Altoona SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Altoona, PA Crime Report
Total Crimes
Total Crimes / 100k People
Below National Average
Altoona, PA Cost Of Living
Altoona's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Altoona, Pennsylvania Info Snack
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Map Of Altoona, PA
Population over time in Altoona
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 44,372 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 44,749 | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 45,209 | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 45,814 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 45,987 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 46,195 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 46,434 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 46,662 | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 46,883 | - |
| Crime/100k | Altoona | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 376.4 | 306.0 | 368.9 |
| Murder | 6.8 | 6.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 61.6 | 76.9 | 86.2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 155.1 | 188.0 | 246.8 |
| Property Crime | 1564.8 | 1489.9 | 2199.5 |
| Burglary | 428.8 | 211.6 | 376.0 |
| Larceny | 1058.4 | 1175.9 | 1594.6 |
| Car Theft | 77.6 | 102.4 | 228.9 |
Race / Ethnicity in Altoona
| Race | Altoona | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.5% | 76.8% | 61.1% |
| African American | 3.5% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.5% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% | 7.1% | 17.8% |
Household Income For Altoona, Pennsylvania
| Income | Altoona | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.2% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.9% | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.0% | 9.6% | 9.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.7% | 9.5% | 9.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.6% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.6% | 17.9% | 17.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.7% | 12.9% | 12.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.3% | 14.7% | 14.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.8% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.2% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
Gender in Altoona
| Gender | Altoona | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 51.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Altoona for adults over 25
| Education | Altoona | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 46.0% | 35.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 16.0% | 21.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
2 Reviews & Comments About Altoona
/5
Altoona is an excellent place to go, either for recreation, shopping, or staying the night. The cops keep things nice and safe. The air is clean, and the roads are well-kept. Traffic sometimes get busy, but that is to be expected in a big small-town. The most important aspect of Altoona that stands out are the shops and the options you have. There is literally food on every street corner, two separate malls, and hundreds, maybe thousands, of places to go and see. It also has some public transit, libraries, plenty of doctors' offices, and I hear, good schools, and some nearby colleges. Another good aspect of this town is that, if you can't find it here, Altoona is kind of a hub that is connected to somewhere where you will find what you're looking for. If you like train watching, there are several vantage points from which to view, and taking the highway route 22, from Gallitzin, you will be able to see the famous Horseshoe Curve.
If you plan to visit, you may want to use Google maps and familiarize yourself with the road system. In-town Altoona, as we call it here, is where the UPMC Altoona hospital is. That is near the 'old section' of town, and is kind of dumpy and run-down but still nice. The 'new' section of the city is heading more towards Duncansville, which is sometimes confused with Altoona. This is where the action starts! You've got the Logan Valley Mall, Wal-Mart, two movie theaters, and other things. Heading more towards Duncansville but splitting off, you've got the road to Hollidaysburg, another nice little town, which is kind of ritzy. You can use Convention Center Boulevard behind Wal-Mart to make a short cut to this road, then make a right, and you'll get on a split two-lane, two-way road. When I was little, as an out-of-towner, I remember that one summer my mother took my brother and I every day to Altoona and we all shopped and just ran through the mall!! That was back when arcades were still around. I love that mall! Most malls have suffered over the years, but it is almost fully stocked with stores.
Everything here is out dated. The wind never stops. There is nothing to do.
Just dont go to the 16602 area code.
