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Explore the life in Altoona based on crime, public schools, cost of living, real estate, housing, properties, job opportunities, and local amenities data and Statistics.

1. Overview - Life In Altoona
2. Pros and Cons of Living In Altoona
3. Crime In Altoona
4. Cost of Living In Altoona
5. Gender In Altoona
6. Household Income For Altoona
7. Education In Altoona
8. Race & Ethnicity In Altoona

Altoona is a city in Pennsylvania state in USA with a population of 43669 residents.. The poverty rate of Altoona is 21.3%, which is 52% higher than national average. The typical household in Altoona earns $42244 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 5 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 11 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 57.3% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Altoona, only 89% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Altoona remained 6.2%, which is 32% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Altoona, only 18% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 25% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Altoona is 88, which is 12% lower than national average. Median home value in Altoona is $92900 , which is 60% lower than national average. While median income in Altoona remained $42244, which is 37% lower than national average.

Jobs50%

Housing50%

Affordability80%

Safety95%

Amenities95%

Diversity50%

Education60%

Commute90%

The overall crime rate in Altoona, Pennsylvania is 8% lower than national average. The violent crime rate of Altoona is 57% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Altoona is 21% lower than national average. You have 1 in 165 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 65 chance of being victim of property crime.

Ranking	Total Crime	Property Crime	Burglary	Larceny	Car Thefts
In Pennsylvania	28	36	19	42	20
In USA	1372	1630	980	1693	1310

Ranking	Violent Crime	Murder	Robbery	Assault	Rape
In Pennsylvania	16	35	36	16	1
In USA	448	330	655	587	24