Is Altoona, PA 16602 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Altoona housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 22% of homes in Altoona, PA 16602 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 20 days and there were 2.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 78 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (22% then), homes sold more slowly (14 days then) and the median sale price rose 7% to $156,632. Overall, Altoona is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Blair County, homes here sell faster than in 70% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 50%. On our competition score, Altoona ranks #416 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 53 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.