Living in Altoona (Pennsylvania)
Altoona (Pennsylvania) is a large place in Pennsylvania, United States, home to 45,344 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 3%, #261 of 12,111), low-income households (top 14%, #1,290 of 9,771), low-income families (top 16%, #1,278 of 8,006).
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- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 16 min and sets around 22:50; in late June it sets around 2:48.
How Altoona (Pennsylvania) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 51 | #5,053 of 11,898 | #543 of 961 | Map |
| Low-income household | 55 | #1,290 of 9,771 | #137 of 522 | Map |
| Low-income family | 60 | #1,278 of 8,006 | #159 of 490 | Map |
| Single parent | 58 | #1,668 of 6,237 | #154 of 299 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 64 | #2,938 of 9,474 | #262 of 670 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 62 | #3,644 of 9,474 | #379 of 670 | Map |
| Early retiree | 60 | #4,791 of 10,762 | #406 of 615 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 63 | #1,549 of 7,271 | #148 of 318 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 39 | #4,812 of 8,006 | #399 of 490 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 63 | #261 of 12,111 | #46 of 717 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 32 | #5,677 of 7,271 | #275 of 318 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 56 | #5,176 of 9,474 | #443 of 670 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 54 | #6,911 of 18,063 | #366 of 1167 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 42 | #2,906 of 16,523 | #51 of 1057 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 55 | #4,862 of 18,063 | #298 of 1167 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 48 | #8,718 of 16,523 | #749 of 1057 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 42 | #8,182 of 21,167 | #583 of 1404 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #3,620 of 12,111 | #235 of 717 | Map |
| Coastal living | 61 | #4,670 of 6,413 | #152 of 180 | Map |
| Business owner | 24 | #9,316 of 12,111 | #599 of 717 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Hollidaysburg 10 km
- Tyrone (Pennsylvania) 21 km
- Huntingdon (Pennsylvania) 33 km
- Johnstown (Pennsylvania) 49 km
- Park Forest Village 51 km
- State College 54 km
- Clearfield (Pennsylvania) 57 km
- Shiloh (Pennsylvania, 11,217 residents) 59 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.