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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 Type2%
One Bedroom12.30%
Two Bedrooms25.90%
Three Bedrooms45.60%
Four Bedrooms12.70%
Five Bedrooms or more1.50%
As % of Housing Units
           

Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size2.51
Median year structure was built1939
Median Value of occupied units$58,000
Median Price asked for vacant units$36,400

Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size2.11
Median year structure was built1945
Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units$355

Owners Finance Status

Housing Finance
Second Mortgage & Equity Loan0.60%
Second Mortgage5.80%
Home Equity Loan7.20%
Simple Mortgage44%
Debt Free42.40%
As % of Housing Units
         
Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs17.1%