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Altoona, Pennsylvania · ZIP 16602

Altoona — ZIP 16602

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Altoona (16602) scores 71/100 — Good for Altoona. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $141K.

71OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share16%
Property crime share84%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index61/100
Avg math proficiency34%
Avg reading proficiency46%
Schools nearby8

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index72/100
Typical home value$141K
Median rent$1,228/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$141K

Median Rent

$1,228/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 6 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,592

Violent Crime

191

Property Crime

1,401

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Blair County, Pennsylvania (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Altoona Area HS06–122,255
57%
71%
Baker El SchKG–05263
57%
57%
Logan El SchKG–05428
35%
43%
Pleasant Valley El SchKG–05439
31%
45%
Altoona Area Jr HS06–081,578
25%
50%
Penn-Lincoln El SchKG–05313
17%
22%
Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation CSKG–12194
15%
35%
Kimmel Alternative School07–12No current enrollmentNot reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

“No current enrollment” means NCES reports zero students in its latest release. Historical proficiency can still appear for the earlier assessment year; verify the school's current operating status with its district.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

27,014

Median Income

$55K

Homeownership

67%

Median Age

43.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 16602 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 16602 has a school score of 61/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 16602 is approximately $141K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 16602 in Altoona has an overall NeighborScore of 71/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.