
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 $365,887 in April, 0.7% higher than the year before.
High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of May 15, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.81%.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: $139,365
- 1-year price change: +5.1%
- 5-year price change: +17.6%

#7. Claysburg, PA
- Typical home value: $148,848
- 1-year price change: +2.7%
- 5-year price change: data not available

#6. Bellwood, PA
- Typical home value: $162,952
- 1-year price change: +8.0%
- 5-year price change: -0.7%

#5. Williamsburg, PA
- Typical home value: $177,429
- 1-year price change: +6.2%
- 5-year price change: data not available

#4. Roaring Spring, PA
- Typical home value: $194,088
- 1-year price change: +4.6%
- 5-year price change: +13.2%

#3. Duncansville, PA
- Typical home value: $233,729
- 1-year price change: +2.2%
- 5-year price change: +15.3%

#2. Martinsburg, PA
- Typical home value: $244,308
- 1-year price change: +1.0%
- 5-year price change: +18.7%

#1. Hollidaysburg, PA
- Typical home value: $246,049
- 1-year price change: +4.4%
- 5-year price change: +18.6%