Altoona, PA
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As of the latest 2026 data
Median Listing
Pending Ratio
Active Inventory
Median DOM
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The Altoona market demonstrates accelerated demand absorption, with a pending ratio of 0.62. This metric reflects a substantial year-over-year increase of 53.2%, indicating a market segment where demand is outpacing available inventory despite a relatively flat overall supply. Active listings have seen a modest 0.8% increase year-over-year.
Local Market Signals
Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.
Job Market
Unemployment rate · Jul 2026
Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).
Population & Migration
Resident population · Jan 2025
Shows whether the area is gaining or losing potential housing demand.
U.S. Census Bureau via FRED (St. Louis Fed).
Future Housing Supply
Data not yet available.
Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.
What's moving the Altoona market right now.
Overall inventory levels remain largely constrained, with active listings showing a marginal 0.8% increase over the past year. New listing volume has decreased by 14.3% year-over-year, contributing to the limited supply. While the median listing price experienced a modest month-over-month decline of 2.1%, it maintained a positive year-over-year growth of 2.8%. The median days on market increased by 16.3% over the past year, reaching 50 days, suggesting a slightly extended absorption period for some properties.
Market Trends
Median Price
Active Inventory
Days on Market
Sold Score™
Sold Score™ Over Time
Market liquidity index • 36 months
Price & Days on Market
Median listing vs market velocity
Inventory Dynamics
Total active listings vs new monthly supply
Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.
Market Signals & Indicators
Current market dynamics suggest that properties are moving at an accelerated pace, particularly those that are well-positioned in terms of price and condition. The high pending ratio points to significant inventory pressure, which may limit options for prospective purchasers. Disciplined pricing by sellers remains critical to ensure timely absorption, despite elevated demand levels.
No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.
246 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 120 per month.
of active listings carry a price reduction, -6.4% from prior period.
Median price per square foot has moved +12.4% year-over-year.
Pending-to-active ratio — Accelerated.
Recommended For This Market
AcceleratedSelling in Altoona, PA? Homes here are taking 7 days longer to sell than last year.
Demand in Altoona, PA is outpacing supply. Well-prepared listings are still clearing quickly — pricing to the current pace matters more than waiting.
- Buyer Demand Index
- 62%
- Median Days on Market
- 50 days
- Inventory YoY
- +1%
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Metro Demographics
ZIPs in Altoona, PA
16602
altoona
$149K
63 active · 61 DOM
16601
altoona
$142K
61 active · 57 DOM
16648
hollidaysburg
$285K
24 active · 30 DOM
16652
huntingdon
$230K
22 active · 58 DOM
16686
tyrone
$176K
19 active · 39 DOM
16635
duncansville
$260K
18 active · 40 DOM
16662
martinsburg
$285K
14 active · 38 DOM
16640
flinton
$150K
11 active · 75 DOM
16657
james creek
$370K
11 active · 80 DOM
16641
gallitzin
$121K
8 active · 55 DOM
16673
roaring spring
$229K
8 active · 49 DOM
16666
osceola mills
$164K
8 active · 43 DOM
16678
saxton
$83K
8 active · 74 DOM
16669
petersburg
$344K
7 active · 59 DOM
16668
patton
$73K
7 active · 127 DOM
16630
cresson
$210K
7 active · 43 DOM
16651
houtzdale
$170K
5 active · 29 DOM
16693
williamsburg
$206K
4 active · 42 DOM
Sorted by active inventory · click a ZIP for its full report