Downtown, Altoona, PA
Living in Downtown
Bikeability44
Walkability67
Commute90
Public Transit53
Affordability100
Public Safety50
Airports36
Hospitals56
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools47
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8kPopulation-1.3k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
48%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black4%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Households
Family household48%
Householder living alone46%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$29kMedian Household Income+$2.7k (2010–19)
64%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K53%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector79%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$50kMedian Home Value-$4k (2010–19)
1%Built 2000 or Later
$477Median Monthly Rent+$109 (2010–19)
34%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached52%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier50%
Home Value
Less than $50K35%
$50K to $99K51%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K3%
$400K to $499K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas2%
Utility gas75%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Downtown
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Altoona Metro Area22
Blair County22
Property Crime in Downtown
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Altoona Metro Area17
Blair County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 3 | 13 |
| Feb | 28 | 3 | 11 |
| Mar | 36 | 4 | 7 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 30 | 3 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Downtown
Inland Flooding39
Tornado6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Downtown, Altoona, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Downtown, Altoona, PA
Northwestern Human Svcs Autism School
0 miles, E
Great Commission Schools
0 miles, SE
Adelphoi Education at Altoona
1 miles, SE
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School
1 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Downtown, Altoona, PA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Downtown, Altoona, PA
Upmc Altoona
0 miles, NE
Nason Medical Center, Llc
12 miles, S
Tyrone Regional Health Network
13 miles, NE
Conemaugh Miners Medical Center
19 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Downtown, Altoona, PA
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
55 miles, W
Harrisburg International Airport
89 miles, E
Pittsburgh International Airport
96 miles, W