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Altoona, PA vs Murphy, NC

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- The average commute for residents of Murphy is 7.8% shorter than it is for residents of Altoona.
- 25.4% more residents of Murphy work from home compared to residents of Altoona.
 Altoona, PAMurphy, NCUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock1127
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 Commute Mode
 Altoona, PAMurphy, NCUnited States
 Auto (alone)80.8%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock8.3%8.6%
 Mass Transit2.7%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.0%0.5%
 Walk4.1%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock5.1%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Altoona, PAMurphy, NCUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.5.0%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock49.0%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.27.0%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock10.9%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.13.0%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock2.5%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.5.3%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock0.0%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.2.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock1.2%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.2.6%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.5%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 Murphy    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Any & all information on living in your area will be very much appreciated. Middle schools, community collage, shopping, transportation, housing & community  More

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Over 16 years ago

I moved to Murphy to get away from the hustle in Florida. I found the mountains so beautiful. But there is no work there. It's basically a place for retire's. The people  More

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Over 17 years ago

I moved here over 12 yrs ago and have loved being here ever since.Two children to raise as a single mom and found it less exspensive then our previous home in Florida,  More

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