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Altoona, PA vs Watkins Glen, NY

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Watkins Glen has been positive.
- Watkins Glen has 0.7% more unemployment than Altoona.
- Watkins Glen job growth has increased by 10.9% in the past 10 years.

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 Altoona, PAWatkins Glen, NYUnited States
 Current Unemployment8.1%7.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth18.8%23.7%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.1%-4.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-5.8%-5.3%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-7.8%-6.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-7.1%-10.9%6.3%

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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 4 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 Watkins Glen    2 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I have lived here my whole life and Watkins Glen is still a magical place for me. The Lakes, the hills, The valleys will take your breath away. The people here are  More

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Over 12 years ago

i have lived in watkins glen all my life ,im 51 years old watkins glen is a wonderful town. it has a beautiful lake, a gorge to walk threw. and winerys all aound the  More

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ZIPS IN ALTOONA, PENNSYLVANIA
16601 16602
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