Altoona, PA vs Madisonville, KY
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Altoona
84.4
#5 nationally
Madisonville
84.3
#6 nationally
Madisonville leads in crime level (2.4 vs 9.2). Altoona leads in walk score (54 vs 20). Altoona leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 19.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Altoona, PA | Madisonville, KY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 84.4 (#5) | 84.3 (#6) |
| Population | 42,788 | 19,355 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $144,245 | $156,268 |
| Median Household Income | $50,435 | $54,234 |
| Average Commute | 17.5 min | 19.4 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 9.2 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.5 | R+50.9 |
B
84.4 Score
Altoona, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$144,245
Population
42,788
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Northeast
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B
84.3 Score
Madisonville, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$156,268
Population
19,355
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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