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Altoona, PA vs Golden, CO

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- The median age of a home in Altoona is 52.5% older than the median age of a home in Golden.
 Altoona, PAGolden, COUnited States
 Median Home Age80  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$824,300$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months6.9%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock69.5%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.37.0%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$5.1$11.0
 Homes Owned56.5%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock3.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented31.7%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Altoona, PAGolden, COUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,290$1,840
 Studio Apartment$620  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,460$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$930  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,330$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,260  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Altoona, PAGolden, COUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.1%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other7.7%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Altoona, PAGolden, COUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.3%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9995.2%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock2.9%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99918.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock2.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99924.3%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.7%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9996.2%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock6.8%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.3%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock33.3%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock4.4%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.7%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Altoona, PAGolden, COUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock14.0%13.6%
 2000 to 20091.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock22.1%13.6%
 1980 to 19893.4%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock18.1%14.8%
 1960 to 19692.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock6.3%10.0%
 1940 to 194912.8%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock7.6%12.2%
Reviews for Altoona    11 Reviews

Sun rises and sets over 2000+ ft. mountains, which does seem to shorten your summer days. It gets hot and humid in the summer, with not a lot of wind or airflow,  More

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Over 5 years ago

Though the climate in Altoona is cold in the Winter, it does often get less snow than Western Pennsylvania because of the Allegheny Front mountain range just to the west  More

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I grew up in Hollidaysburg near Altoona. The city has had its ups and downs throughout the years but all in all I think that central PA has the most beautiful scenery  More

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Reviews for Golden    5 Reviews

...6 months of winter from the first snowfall to the last. Lots of warm, sunny days in between. However...just when you think you can get out your shorts and sandals,  More

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It doesn't get any better than this little town, nestled between two stunning mesas. Beauty abounds in every direction. You have that "small town feel" but are just  More

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Over 11 years ago

Golden is a fantastic place to have a family! Close to metro Denver, but close to the mountains and all its recreation. The schools are very good! My boys are 5 and  More

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