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Canandaigua, NY vs State College, PA

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Are people in State College older or younger than people in Canandaigua?
- The Median Age in State College is 20.4 years younger than in Canandaigua.

Are housing costs cheaper in State College or Canandaigua?
- State College housing costs are 80.1% more expensive than Canandaigua housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, State College or Canandaigua?
- The average commute for residents of State College is 5.1 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 State College?
State College, Pennsylvania sits within Centre county featuring numerous parks combined with stores like Nittany Mall while also having local restaurants like Big Bowl Noodle House.

 Canandaigua, NYState College, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock40,352329,725,481
 Median Income$52,365  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock21.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$197,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%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 State College    27 Reviews

I relocated to State College about 30 years ago. We hadn’t planned to stay this long, but life here is “easy”. Outdoor activities are ample. There are many beautiful  More

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State College is a small "safe" town, you will always see friends, coworkers, physicians, mechanics, supervisors...at the doctor's office, in the store, near your home,  More

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Over 15 years ago

I lived in State College, PA all my life untill 2006 when we finally moved south where it was warmer. State College itself is a fun place to be when it comes to football  More

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