Here's what it costs to live in Altoona, Pennsylvania, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $819 per month, while the typical home is valued around $119,900. Households earn a median of $51,250 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$51,250
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$819
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$119,900
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$802
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$948
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,138
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,458
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
43,196
Latest estimate
Median Age
40.4 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$836
Per month
Avg Home Value
$136,450
Census ACS
January Avg
28°F
July Avg
71°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.9
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
94.4%
What is the cost of living index for Altoona?
The cost of living index for Altoona is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Altoona?
The median gross rent in Altoona is $819 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Altoona?
The median household income in Altoona is $51,250 per year.
What is the median home value in Altoona?
The median home value in Altoona is $119,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Altoona?
Air quality data for Altoona is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Altoona?
Tax data for Pennsylvania is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
