State House District 79, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
62,531 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,973 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$125,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$473 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$673 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pennsylvania
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Pennsylvania
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 12 26
Feb 2 10 28
Mar 4 6 36
Apr 4 1 48
May 4 0 57
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 3 0 50
Nov 4 2 40
Dec 3 7 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 71%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 3%

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Congressional District 13, PA State Senate District 30, PA
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Schools

Mowrie A Ebner El Sch
<1 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Baker El Sch
2 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Pleasant Valley El Sch
2 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

YTI Career Institute-Altoona
2 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Altoona Beauty School Inc
2 miles, E • 1 star
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Hospitals

Upmc Altoona
3 miles, E • 3.2 star
Nason Medical Center, Llc
11 miles, S • 4.1 star
Tyrone Regional Health Network
16 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Conemaugh Miners Medical Center
18 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
53 miles, W • 1 star
Harrisburg International Airport
91 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Pittsburgh International Airport
94 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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