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Altoona, PA vs Bradford, PA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Bradford has been positive.
- Bradford has 0.1% more unemployment than Altoona.
- Bradford job growth has increased by 14.7% in the past 10 years.

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 Altoona, PABradford, PAUnited States
 Current Unemployment8.1%8.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth18.8%14.1%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.1%-6.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-5.8%-9.8%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-7.8%-13.7%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-7.1%-14.7%6.3%

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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 4 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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Reviews for Bradford    6 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

It's a small town with very few businesses and no malls. Wal-Mart Supercenter is where most people go to shop. That's pretty typical of most small towns, so no big  More

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Over 14 years ago

I have lived in Bradford all but two years of my life. The hills are beautiful and the living quiet and peaceful. It is a great place to raise children and close enough  More

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Over 16 years ago

I am from Bradford,and miss it so very much. My parents moved away when I was around 15 years young I believe. They are back and live on the outskirts of town. I  More

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ZIPS IN ALTOONA, PENNSYLVANIA
16601 16602
ZIPS IN BRADFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
16701

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