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Altoona, PA vs Hanover, NH

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Are people in Hanover older or younger than people in Altoona?
- The Median Age in Hanover is 16.8 years younger than in Altoona.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hanover or Altoona?
- Hanover housing costs are 564.7% more expensive than Altoona housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hanover or Altoona?
- The average commute for residents of Hanover is 4.1 minutes shorter 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 Hanover?
Hanover, NH sits in Grafton County on the banks of the Connecticut River. This small town has a population of about 11,000 people and is a popular destination for hikers looking to explore White Mountain National Forest or canoe down the river to experience its breathtaking views. Other popular attractions include Dartmouth College's Hood Museum of Art and Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge.

 Altoona, PAHanover, NHUnited States
 Population  Unlock11,612329,725,481
 Median Income$46,010  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock22.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$119,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.9%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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Reviews for Hanover    1 Reviews

Hanover/Lyme is where people from MA and NY and other states move so they can be big fish in little ponds. For the area, Hanover is a nice town but there are many such  More

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