Altoona, PA vs Lancaster, PA

Altoona, PA vs Lancaster, PA: What the data shows

Altoona, PA is in Altoona, PA while Lancaster, PA is in Lancaster, PA — both in the same state. On home prices, Altoona, PA is the more affordable option at $134,700 median — $162,100 less than Lancaster, PA's $296,800. WYLT rates Altoona, PA as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Lancaster, PA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Altoona, PA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Lancaster, PA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Altoona, PA has Low flood risk and Lancaster, PA has Low flood risk.

Altoona, PA is the more walkable neighborhood. Altoona, PA scores 4/100 (car-dependent) versus Lancaster, PA's N/A/100. For families weighing school quality, Lancaster, PA has the higher school rating — Altoona, PA rates 5.6/10 and Lancaster, PA rates 6.8/10.