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Villa Rica, GA vs Altoona, PA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Altoona has been positive.
- Altoona has 4.3% less unemployment than Villa Rica.
- Altoona job growth has increased by 7.1% in the past 10 years.
 Villa Rica, GAAltoona, PAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock8.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth46.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.0%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-7.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth11.3%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Villa Rica    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I moved to Villa Rica with my elderly parents approx 4 years ago from Fla..We have a lovely home that we never could have afforded in Florida, the cost of living is alot  More

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I would like to hear from anyone who has knowledge of the Villa Rica school system. I am interested in the elementary school system and what type of classes and  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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