How many renters in Altoona, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.1% (±5.7 points) of renting households in Altoona, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.1% (±5.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.5% (±4.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.4% (±1.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Altoona
| Share of income spent on rent | Altoona | Blair County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.9% (±3.4 points) | 14.7% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.9% (±3.2 points) | 13.6% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.2% (±2.9 points) | 10.7% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.8% (±2.6 points) | 14.6% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.6% (±3.1 points) | 10.2% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.5% (±4.8 points) | 36.2% | 39.5% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Altoona against Blair County, its state and the nation
| Altoona | Blair County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.1% (±5.7 points) | 46.4% (±3.7 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.5% (±4.8 points) | 36.2% (±3.3 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.4% (±1.6 points) | 28.8% (±1.2 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $32,852 (±$4,145) | $37,129 (±$2,818) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $819 (±$44) | $885 (±$33) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Altoona, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Blair County (46.4%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Blair County, Altoona ranks 6 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 729 of 2,530.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Altoona
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona | — | 51.1% (±5.7 points) | — |
| Logan Township (Blair County) | 1.9 mi | 33.8% (±14.1 points) | Lower |
| Lakemont | 3.1 mi | 80.3% (±22.8 points) | Higher |
| Greenwood | 3.2 mi | 17.4% (±20.3 points) | Lower |
| Hollidaysburg | 5.3 mi | 46.5% (±13.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Allegheny Township (Blair County) | 5.5 mi | 52.1% (±19.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Duncansville | 5.9 mi | 45.9% (±13.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Loop | 6.0 mi | 49.2% (±63.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Frankstown Township | 6.3 mi | 38.0% (±22.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Logan Township (Blair County), PA (33.8%), Greenwood, PA (17.4%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lakemont, PA (80.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Blair County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bellwood | 70.1% (±23.5 points) |
| 2 | Newry | 67.9% (±66.1 points) |
| 3 | Williamsburg | 53.2% (±18.8 points) |
| 4 | North Woodbury Township | 52.7% (±17.1 points) |
| 5 | Allegheny Township (Blair County) | 52.1% (±19.4 points) |
| 6 | Altoona | 51.1% (±5.7 points) |
| 7 | Antis Township | 50.6% (±17.1 points) |
| 8 | Roaring Spring | 48.8% (±17.7 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Freedom Township (Blair County) | 48.1% (±34.1 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Taylor Township (Blair County) | 48.1% (±20.4 points) |
| 11 | Huston Township (Blair County) | 47.0% (±43.1 points) |
| 12 | Hollidaysburg | 46.5% (±13.3 points) |
Showing 12 of 24 places in Blair County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Altoona
Are renters in Altoona rent-burdened?
51.1% of renting households in Altoona pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Altoona spend on rent?
The median renting household in Altoona, PA spends 30.4% (±1.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Altoona city, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Altoona city, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Altoona city, Pennsylvania
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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