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Lexington, SC vs Altoona, PA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Altoona has been positive.
- Altoona has 4.4% less unemployment than Lexington.
- Altoona job growth has increased by 7.1% in the past 10 years.

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 Lexington, SCAltoona, PAUnited States
 Current Unemployment3.7%8.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth31.2%18.8%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-2.0%-5.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth0.9%-5.8%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth4.0%-7.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth17.1%-7.1%6.3%

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Reviews for Lexington    6 Reviews

Over the years Lexington has grown and there are indeed good schools, low cost of living, chain stores & plenty of churches. However, there is a high percentage of  More

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Over 12 years ago

It's a great place to raise a  More

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Over 14 years ago

We moved down here from Pennsylvania almost 5 years ago and have enjoyed every minute. We really miss our friends from up there, but that's about it. Just like  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 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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ZIPS IN LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
29072
ZIPS IN ALTOONA, PENNSYLVANIA
16601 16602

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