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Indiana, PA vs Altoona, PA

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Are people in Altoona older or younger than people in Indiana?
- The Median Age in Altoona is 17.6 years older than in Indiana.

Are housing costs cheaper in Altoona or Indiana?
- Altoona housing costs are 27.7% less expensive than Indiana housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Altoona or Indiana?
- The average commute for residents of Altoona is 2.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Indiana.

Things to do in Indiana?
Indiana Borough (PA) is situated in Indiana County well known for its white-tailed deer turkey fishing opportunities with an approximate 13500 inhabitants spread across 5square miles Residents can access multiple services such as libraries fire stations medical centers courts banks theaters offices retail stores restaurants etc plus housing many outdoor attractions like hunting camping biking golfing skiing canoeing estuaries streams rivers or wetlands .

Things to do in Altoona?
Altoona, Pennsylvania lies within Blair County giving visitors access to Adventure Lagoon Water Park or Baker Mansion plus multiple restaurants like Chewy's Pizza & Wings Bar & Grill

 Indiana, PAAltoona, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,114329,725,481
 Median Income$34,724  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$165,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.51  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Indiana    15 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

If you're looking for culture, this place isn't for you. They have a crappy neighborhood theatre but that's about it. You have to go to Pittsburgh if you want to see  More

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Over 11 years ago

Crime here is fairly low compared to most areas. We still have robberies, break ins public drunkeness, etc. Most of the public drunkeness is committed by college student  More

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Over 11 years ago

Crime here is fairly low compared to most areas. We still have robberies, break ins public drunkeness, etc. Most of the public drunkeness is committed by college student  More

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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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