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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Altoona, PA vs Vernon, CT

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Are people in Vernon older or younger than people in Altoona?
- The Median Age in Vernon is 1.8 years younger than in Altoona.

Are housing costs cheaper in Vernon or Altoona?
- Vernon housing costs are 115.3% more expensive than Altoona housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Vernon or Altoona?
- The average commute for residents of Vernon is 7.2 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 Vernon?
Vernon is an old mill town situated along beautiful lakeside landscapes in central Connecticut. It offers several attractions for visitors like hiking trails with waterfalls and panoramic views, historic homes preserved by local organizations, adventure parks with zip lines or skiing options during wintertime plus various shopping outlets at Rockville Town Center mall or Market 32 Plaza!

 Altoona, PAVernon, CTUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,002329,725,481
 Median Income$46,010  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$119,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.96  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Altoona    11 Reviews
Phyllis · Altoona, PA
Reflections on Altoona...
Over 5 years ago

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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RICHARD · Seattle, WA
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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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RICHARD · Seattle, WA
Altoona has a good location
Over 5 years ago

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 Vernon    7 Reviews
Harper · Vernon Rockville, CT
Amazing
Over 5 years ago

amazing  More

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Harper · Vernon Rockville, CT
Amazing
Over 5 years ago

I live here now and I Love It. Its  More

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m · Vernon Rockville, CT
Best Town to Live in CT
Over 9 years ago

Wonderful place to raise a family or retire! Affordable housing, great roads, lovely walking trails and public parks. Improving school system. Reasonable  More

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