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Canandaigua, NY vs Altoona, PA

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Are people in Altoona older or younger than people in Canandaigua?
- The Median Age in Altoona is 2.3 years younger than in Canandaigua.

Are housing costs cheaper in Altoona or Canandaigua?
- Altoona housing costs are 39.5% less expensive than Canandaigua housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Altoona or Canandaigua?
- The average commute for residents of Altoona is 3.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Canandaigua.

Things to do in Canandaigua?
Canandaigua is a town located within Ontario County on Canandaigua Lake near Rochester NY. Popular activities here include sailing around Canandaigua Lake or visiting any one of the many wineries that surround it producing some award-winning wines; there are also plenty of hikes available up any one of Canandaigua’s hillsides providing stunning panorama views across what’s affectionately known as “The Prettiest Town In The Finger Lakes Region.

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

 Canandaigua, NYAltoona, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,114329,725,481
 Median Income$52,365  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$197,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.45  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Canandaigua    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I grew up near here and after returning from the Southwest was pleasntly suprised by the "chosen spot" The lifestyle is laid back, it's a dog town, the people are great  More

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New York is one of the highest taxed states in the country. The political feel is very Democratic and not at all good for business. Most of the large businesses are  More

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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 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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