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Altoona, PA vs Front Royal, VA

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- The average commute for residents of Front Royal is 15.6% longer than it is for residents of Altoona.
- 94.6% more residents of Front Royal work from home compared to residents of Altoona.
 Altoona, PAFront Royal, VAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock3527
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 Commute Mode
 Altoona, PAFront Royal, VAUnited States
 Auto (alone)80.8%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock14.0%8.6%
 Mass Transit2.7%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.0%0.5%
 Walk4.1%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock7.9%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Altoona, PAFront Royal, VAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.5.0%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock11.3%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.27.0%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock9.0%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.13.0%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock3.7%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.5.3%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock6.6%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.2.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock6.1%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.2.6%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock6.1%2.9%
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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Reviews for Front Royal    7 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I have lives here for 4 years I love it great place! Safe up and coming and great restaurants! Great canoe  More

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If you are thinking of moving to Front Royal, VA, think again!!! I lived in Front Royal for a little over three years for my retirement. I got to know people who  More

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Over 15 years ago

Live on top of the mountain; air is wonderful, scenery great. Wintertime can be rough when the roads are icy. My general health has been much better since moving  More

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