
Cities with the most expensive homes in the Altoona metro area
Cities with the most expensive homes in the Altoona metro area
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers.
The typical home value in the United States was $363,946 in August, 0.0% lower than the year before.
High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of September 18, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.26%.Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value.
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in the Altoona metro area using data from Zillow. Charts show the monthly typical home value since January 2018. All 8 cities and towns with data available were included in the list.

#8. Altoona, PA
- Typical home value: $140,581
- 1-year price change: +2.7%
- 5-year price change: +17.1%

#7. Claysburg, PA
- Typical home value: $153,890
- 1-year price change: -3.5%
- 5-year price change: data not available

#6. Bellwood, PA
- Typical home value: $168,400
- 1-year price change: +9.9%
- 5-year price change: +4.6%

#5. Williamsburg, PA
- Typical home value: $184,286
- 1-year price change: +7.1%
- 5-year price change: data not available

#4. Roaring Spring, PA
- Typical home value: $199,044
- 1-year price change: +7.2%
- 5-year price change: +19.4%

#3. Duncansville, PA
- Typical home value: $238,041
- 1-year price change: +2.7%
- 5-year price change: +19.1%

#2. Martinsburg, PA
- Typical home value: $247,004
- 1-year price change: +3.6%
- 5-year price change: +22.3%

#1. Hollidaysburg, PA
- Typical home value: $251,285
- 1-year price change: +4.8%
- 5-year price change: +20.4%