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Ashland, OH vs Altoona, PA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Altoona has been positive.
- Altoona has 4.1% less unemployment than Ashland.
- Altoona job growth has increased by 7.1% in the past 10 years.

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 Ashland, OHAltoona, PAUnited States
 Current Unemployment4.0%8.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth24.8%18.8%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-4.0%-5.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.0%-5.8%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth0.2%-7.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth5.5%-7.1%6.3%

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Reviews for Ashland    6 Reviews

I've lived all over the country working in healthcare.Have lived in ashland for the last 30 years.If you like smaller towns,you will like Ashland.Very friendly (as most  More

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I moved here a little under two years ago for personal reasons and for my child to have a decent school to go to. I have found the people very unwelcoming and cliquish,  More

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Over 14 years ago

I have lived in here all my life. Ashland is a great place to raise a family. There are lots of parks and activities for families to enjoy. It is also a very safe  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 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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ZIPS IN ASHLAND, OHIO
44805
ZIPS IN ALTOONA, PENNSYLVANIA
16601 16602

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