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Vernon, CT vs Altoona, PA

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Are people in Altoona older or younger than people in Vernon?
- The Median Age in Altoona is 1.8 years older than in Vernon.

Are housing costs cheaper in Altoona or Vernon?
- Altoona housing costs are 53.6% less expensive than Vernon housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Altoona or Vernon?
- The average commute for residents of Altoona is 7.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Vernon.

Things to do in Vernon?
Vernon is an old mill town situated along beautiful lakeside landscapes in central Connecticut. It offers several attractions for visitors like hiking trails with waterfalls and panoramic views, historic homes preserved by local organizations, adventure parks with zip lines or skiing options during wintertime plus various shopping outlets at Rockville Town Center mall or Market 32 Plaza!

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

 Vernon, CTAltoona, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,114329,725,481
 Median Income$68,566  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$257,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.16  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Vernon    7 Reviews
Harper · Vernon Rockville, CT
Amazing
Over 5 years ago

amazing  More

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Harper · Vernon Rockville, CT
Amazing
Over 5 years ago

I live here now and I Love It. Its  More

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m · Vernon Rockville, CT
Best Town to Live in CT
Over 9 years ago

Wonderful place to raise a family or retire! Affordable housing, great roads, lovely walking trails and public parks. Improving school system. Reasonable  More

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Reviews for Altoona    11 Reviews
Phyllis · Altoona, PA
Reflections on Altoona...
Over 5 years ago

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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RICHARD · Seattle, WA
Climate
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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RICHARD · Seattle, WA
Altoona has a good location
Over 5 years ago

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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