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Altoona, PA vs Drexel Hill, PA

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Are people in Drexel Hill older or younger than people in Altoona?
- The Median Age in Drexel Hill is 2.3 years younger than in Altoona.

Are housing costs cheaper in Drexel Hill or Altoona?
- Drexel Hill housing costs are 121.2% more expensive than Altoona housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Drexel Hill or Altoona?
- The average commute for residents of Drexel Hill is 14.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Altoona.

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

Things to do in Drexel Hill?
Drexel Hill is a census-designated place within Delaware county Pennsylvania Its population was estimated at 28 073 as of 2018 It offers residents ample amenities including several public schools department stores libraries parks churches recreation areas movie theaters streams ponds farmers market golf course etc

 Altoona, PADrexel Hill, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock28,538329,725,481
 Median Income$46,010  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$119,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.96  Unlock26.38
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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