Altoona, Pennsylvania, is a charming city located in the Allegheny Mountains in Central Pennsylvania. It is the county seat of Blair County and is home to a population of around 46,000. The city has a rich history and offers a variety of cultural attractions.
In terms of the rental market, Altoona has a wide variety of housing options. The average price for a one-bedroom apartment is around $800 a month. Two-bedroom apartments are slightly higher, with an average price of around $870.
The city’s best neighborhoods for rental housing are the East End and Logan Valley. The East End is home to a variety of apartment complexes and single-family homes. It is a convenient location, close to shopping, restaurants, and entertainment. The Logan Valley area is a bit more suburban, with a mix of single-family homes and townhomes. It is a great area for families, as it is close to parks and schools.
Altoona is home to a variety of public and private schools, including Altoona Area High School, Altoona Area Junior High School, and Altoona Area Elementary School.
The average rental prices for an apartment, townhouse, condo, loft, and single family home in Altoona, PA are as follows:
Apartment: $717
Townhouse: $1,090
Condo: $895
Loft: $835
Single Family Home: $1,127
Rental prices in Altoona, PA have witnessed a steady increase over the last five years. According to data from ApartmentList.com, the median two-bedroom rent in Altoona was $630 in July 2015. This increased to $660 in July 2016, $680 in July 2017, $700 in July 2018, and reached $740 in July 2019. This reflects a 17.5% increase in median two-bedroom rents over the last five years.
The median rental prices for 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom apartments in Altoona, PA are $725, $892, and $1,087, respectively.
Altoona, PA is part of the Altoona Area School District, which serves the city and its surrounding area. As of the 2018-19 school year, the district had a total enrollment of 6,463 students. The district's student-teacher ratio is 14.7 to 1. This is slightly lower than the national average of 16.1 to 1. Additionally, Altoona Area School District has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch than the national average (60% vs. 46%). The district also has a higher percentage of students with disabilities than the national average (14% vs. 12%).
1. Juniata
2. Lakemont
3. Chestnut Hills
4. Bellwood-Antis
5. Park Hills/East End
1. Juniata
2. Lakemont
3. Altoona Heights
4. Logan Valley
5. Pleasant Valley