Is Altoona, PA 16601 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Altoona housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 13% of homes in Altoona, PA 16601 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 29 days and there were 2.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 91 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 27%, homes sold more slowly (18 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $139,839. Overall, Altoona is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Blair County, homes here sell more slowly than in 60% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 80%. On our competition score, Altoona ranks #507 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 39 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Martinsburg 16662 (0% sold over asking) or East Freedom 16637 (0% sold over asking), while Duncansville 16635 (43% sold over asking) and Tyrone 16686 (29% sold over asking) are even more competitive.