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North Canton, OH vs Altoona, PA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Altoona has been positive.
- Altoona has 2.7% less unemployment than North Canton.
- Altoona job growth has increased by 7.1% in the past 10 years.
 North Canton, OHAltoona, PAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock8.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth24.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.9%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-7.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-0.7%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for North Canton    4 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

This area is very nice. The people are friendly and you can walk around without fear of being robbed or shot.  More

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Lived in North Canton,Ohio for 3 years now.A very affortable place to live,great schools,low taxes,and lots of amenities.The houses on sale go fast so,find the one you  More

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Over 16 years ago

North Canton is a wonderful place to live. Great schools (both high school and college) Great opportunities and great people. A very safe community, I am a 22 year old  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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