One of the benefits of Altoona is that there is very little traffic. The average commute to work is 18.67 minutes, which is substantially less than the national average. Not only does this mean that the drive to work is less aggravating, but noise and pollution levels are lower as a result.
The education level of Altoona citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 18.85% of adults 25 and older in Altoona have a college degree.
The per capita income in Altoona in 2022 was $29,320, which is lower middle income relative to Pennsylvania and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $117,280 for a family of four. However, Altoona contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Altoona home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Altoona residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Altoona include German, Irish, Italian, English, and Polish.
The most common language spoken in Altoona is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and German/Yiddish.
