Altoona, PA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 21,682 housing units in Altoona.
This represents a 4.5% decline from 22,698 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 21,682 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Altoona is about 65.9%.
Altoona's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 7.5%.
Average household size is 2.37 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Altoona were built after 1939.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 2% |
| One Bedroom | 12.30% |
| Two Bedrooms | 25.90% |
| Three Bedrooms | 45.60% |
| Four Bedrooms | 12.70% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 1.50% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.51 |
| Median year structure was built | 1939 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $58,000 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $36,400 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.11 |
| Median year structure was built | 1945 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $355 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.60% |
| Second Mortgage | 5.80% |
| Home Equity Loan | 7.20% |
| Simple Mortgage | 44% |
| Debt Free | 42.40% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 17.1% |
