Altoona Metro Area Housing
As of 2010-2014, median price of a house in Altoona Area is $108,500, which is lower than the state average of $164,900 and is much lower than the national average of $175,700. The median year that a house in Altoona Area was built is 1957, which is older than the median year for a house built in the state which is 1961 and is older than the median year for a house built in the USA which is 1976.
House Value
Median Value of a Total of 36,708 Owner Occupied Houses in Altoona Area, #558Altoona Area | 108,500 USD |
Pennsylvania | 164,900 USD |
U.S. | 175,700 USD |
Altoona Area | 14.69% |
Pennsylvania | 70.00% |
U.S. | 46.91% |
*The Altoona Area median house price growth rate is since 2005-2009. The Pennsylvania and U.S population growth rate is since 2000.
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical house value data.
Housing Occupancy
Altoona Area | Pennsylvania | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 56,211, see rank, 100% | 5,578,393 | 132,741,033 |
Occupied Housing Units | 50,948, 90.64%, see rank | 88.87% | 87.55% |
Owner Occupied | 36,708, 65.30%, see rank | 61.78% | 56.34% |
Renter Occupied | 14,240, 25.33%, see rank | 27.10% | 31.21% |
Vacant Housing Units | 5,263, 9.36%, see rank | 11.13% | 12.45% |
For Rent | 799, 1.42%, see rank | 1.77% | 2.34% |
For Sale Only | 435, 0.77%, see rank | 1.08% | 1.20% |
Rented or Sold, Not Occupied | 189, 0.34%, see rank | 0.87% | 0.92% |
For Seasonal, Recreational, or Occasional Use | 765, 1.36%, see rank | 3.08% | 3.97% |
For Migrant Workers | 7, 0.01%, see rank | 0.01% | 0.03% |
Other Vacant | 3,068, 5.46%, see rank | 4.31% | 4.00% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical housing occupancy data.
Year Structure Built
Median Built Year, #822Altoona Area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
1957 | 1961 | 1976 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical year structure built data.
Mortgage Status
Altoona Area | % | Pennsylvania | U.S. | |
Owner-Occupied Units | 36,708 | 100% | 3,446,230 | 74,787,460 |
With a Mortgage | 19,686 | 53.63%, see rank | 61.86% | 65.58% |
Without a Mortgage | 17,022 | 46.37%, see rank | 38.14% | 34.42% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical mortgage status data.
Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units with a Mortgage
Median Owner Costs, see rank
Altoona Area | 1,042 USD |
Pennsylvania | 1,443 USD |
U.S. | 1,522 USD |
Owner Costs Distribution
Monthly Owner Costs | Altoona Area | % | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
$299 or Less | 54 | 0.27%, see rank | 0.14% | 0.20% |
$300 to $499 | 696 | 3.54%, see rank | 1.71% | 1.59% |
$500 to $699 | 2,752 | 13.98%, see rank | 5.59% | 5.01% |
$700 to $999 | 5,718 | 29.05%, see rank | 15.72% | 14.32% |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 6,150 | 31.24%, see rank | 30.12% | 27.90% |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 2,604 | 13.23%, see rank | 21.20% | 20.35% |
$2,000 to $2,999 | 1,296 | 6.58%, see rank | 18.03% | 19.52% |
$3,000 or More | 416 | 2.11%, see rank | 7.50% | 11.12% |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
Altoona Area | 20.10% of the Total Income |
Pennsylvania | 22.70% of the Total Income |
U.S. | 23.70% of the Total Income |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
Altoona Area | % | Pennsylvania | U.S. | |
10% or Less | 1,585 | 8.05%, see rank | 6.45% | 5.86% |
10% to 20% | 8,178 | 41.54%, see rank | 34.37% | 31.95% |
20% to 30% | 4,888 | 24.83%, see rank | 28.10% | 27.64% |
30% to 40% | 2,011 | 10.22%, see rank | 12.95% | 13.74% |
40% or More | 2,944 | 14.95%, see rank | 17.70% | 20.29% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units with a mortgage data.
Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units without a Mortgage
Median Owner Costs, see rank
Altoona Area | 396 USD |
Pennsylvania | 495 USD |
U.S. | 457 USD |
Owner Costs Distribution
Monthly Owner Costs | Altoona Area | % | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
$199 or Less | 659 | 3.87%, see rank | 3.93% | 7.76% |
$200 to $299 | 3,183 | 18.70%, see rank | 10.62% | 14.70% |
$300 to $499 | 8,688 | 51.04%, see rank | 36.51% | 34.63% |
$500 to $699 | 3,264 | 19.18%, see rank | 26.66% | 21.16% |
$700 or More | 1,228 | 7.21%, see rank | 22.28% | 21.75% |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
Altoona Area | 12.50% of the Total Income |
Pennsylvania | 13.50% of the Total Income |
U.S. | 12.30% of the Total Income |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
Altoona Area | % | Pennsylvania | U.S. | |
10% or Less | 6,639 | 39.00%, see rank | 35.42% | 40.19% |
10% to 20% | 6,014 | 35.33%, see rank | 33.18% | 31.47% |
20% to 30% | 2,278 | 13.38%, see rank | 14.06% | 12.24% |
30% to 40% | 699 | 4.11%, see rank | 6.58% | 5.64% |
40% or More | 1,263 | 7.42%, see rank | 9.77% | 9.16% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units without a mortgage data.
Units in Structure
Altoona Area | Pennsylvania | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 56,211, 100% | 5,578,393 | 132,741,033 |
1-unit, Detached | 39,827, 70.85%, see rank | 57.06% | 61.65% |
1-unit, Attached | 2,469, 4.39%, see rank | 18.34% | 5.82% |
2 Units | 2,348, 4.18%, see rank | 4.68% | 3.75% |
3 or 4 Units | 2,128, 3.79%, see rank | 4.14% | 4.43% |
5 to 9 Units | 1,954, 3.48%, see rank | 3.34% | 4.78% |
10 or More Units | 3,752, 6.67%, see rank | 8.30% | 13.08% |
Mobile Home, Boat, RV, Van, etc. | 3,733, 6.64%, see rank | 4.13% | 6.49% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical units in structure data.
Rooms
Altoona Area | Pennsylvania | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 56,211, 100% | 5,578,393 | 132,741,033 |
1 Room | 809, 1.44%, see rank | 1.73% | 1.95% |
2 Rooms | 687, 1.22%, see rank | 1.73% | 2.48% |
3 Rooms | 3,212, 5.71%, see rank | 7.21% | 9.13% |
4 Rooms | 6,461, 11.49%, see rank | 12.40% | 16.60% |
5 Rooms | 9,707, 17.27%, see rank | 16.40% | 20.41% |
6 Rooms | 12,529, 22.29%, see rank | 21.82% | 18.06% |
7 Rooms | 9,003, 16.02%, see rank | 14.82% | 12.27% |
8 Rooms | 6,331, 11.26%, see rank | 10.70% | 8.48% |
9 Rooms or More | 7,472, 13.29%, see rank | 13.18% | 10.60% |
Median Rooms | 6.10, see rank | 6.00 | 5.50 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical rooms data.
Bedrooms
Altoona Area | Pennsylvania | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 56,211, 100% | 5,578,393 | 132,741,033 |
No Bedroom | 951, 1.69%, see rank | 1.91% | 2.17% |
1 Bedroom | 5,080, 9.04%, see rank | 10.50% | 11.16% |
2 Bedrooms | 13,588, 24.17%, see rank | 23.23% | 26.69% |
3 Bedrooms | 25,350, 45.10%, see rank | 43.09% | 39.70% |
4 Bedrooms | 9,413, 16.75%, see rank | 17.04% | 16.05% |
5 or More Bedrooms | 1,829, 3.25%, see rank | 4.22% | 4.22% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical bedrooms data.
House Heating Fuel
Altoona Area | Pennsylvania | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 50,948, 100% | 4,957,736 | 116,211,092 |
Utility Gas | 29,277, 57.46%, see rank | 51.01% | 48.85% |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 663, 1.30%, see rank | 3.81% | 4.86% |
Electricity | 6,033, 11.84%, see rank | 21.18% | 36.68% |
Fuel Oil, Kerosene, etc. | 11,902, 23.36%, see rank | 18.77% | 5.86% |
Coal or Coke | 692, 1.36%, see rank | 1.37% | 0.12% |
Wood | 1,728, 3.39%, see rank | 2.87% | 2.12% |
Solar Energy | 14, 0.03%, see rank | 0.03% | 0.05% |
Other Fuel | 427, 0.84%, see rank | 0.65% | 0.47% |
No Fuel Used | 212, 0.42%, see rank | 0.30% | 1.00% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical house heating fuel data.
Gross Rent
Monthly Rental | Altoona Area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
Occupied Units Paying Rent | 13,282, 100% | 1,418,302 | 39,201,928 |
$199 or Less | 362, 2.73%, see rank | 1.98% | 1.50% |
$200 to $299 | 1,077, 8.11%, see rank | 4.36% | 3.18% |
$300 to $499 | 2,118, 15.95%, see rank | 9.44% | 7.37% |
$500 to $699 | 4,382, 32.99%, see rank | 19.30% | 16.01% |
$700 to $999 | 4,071, 30.65%, see rank | 32.15% | 29.17% |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 1,082, 8.15%, see rank | 23.68% | 26.88% |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 34, 0.26%, see rank | 5.77% | 9.79% |
$2,000 or More | 156, 1.17%, see rank | 3.33% | 6.10% |
Median | $630, see rank | $832 | $920 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical gross rent data.
Vehicle Available
Altoona Area | Pennsylvania | U.S. | |
Occupied Housing Units | 50,948, 100% | 4,957,736 | 116,211,092 |
No Vehicles Available | 4,737, 9.30%, see rank | 11.52% | 9.12% |
1 Vehicles Available | 17,894, 35.12%, see rank | 34.19% | 33.80% |
2 Vehicles Available | 18,540, 36.39%, see rank | 36.47% | 37.48% |
3 or More Vehicles Available | 9,777, 19.19%, see rank | 17.82% | 19.61% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical vehicle available data.