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Williamstown, NJ vs Pottsville, PA

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Are people in Pottsville older or younger than people in Williamstown?
- The Median Age in Pottsville is 1.1 years older than in Williamstown.

Are housing costs cheaper in Pottsville or Williamstown?
- Pottsville housing costs are 62.9% less expensive than Williamstown housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Pottsville or Williamstown?
- The average commute for residents of Pottsville is 12.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Williamstown.

Things to do in Williamstown?
Williamstown, NJ was established in 1720 and is best known for containing two state parks—the Williamstown Lake State Park that includes boating facilities along with areas for picnicking or horseback riding and the Tall Pines State Preserve which contains forests filled with various species of birds perfect for birdwatching hikes.

Things to do in Pottsville?
Pottsville, PA is a lovely city east of Harrisburg filled with plenty of enjoyable attractions such as Riverfront Park displaying its distinctive landscape or Yuengling Brewery great for outdoor activities; visitors can also join in the yearly celebration Pottsville’s Christmas on Centre offering lots of entertainment every December.

 Williamstown, NJPottsville, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,413329,725,481
 Median Income$85,302  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$285,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.75  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Williamstown    4 Reviews

I’ve lived in Williamstown for 38 yrs. It used to be quiet, rural and a place where everyone knew just about everyone. But like everywhere else, it’s getting overgrown,  More

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Over 12 years ago

Family has lived in Williamstown since 1986 and property taxes have increased dramatically. Weather is pretty decent, lots of restaurants in the general area. Good  More

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Over 17 years ago

$13,000!!!! My parents have a house, no inground pool, the only thing other than the house is the driveway and shed, not even a quarter of an acre.. and their property  More

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Reviews for Pottsville    1 Reviews

Pottsville is a small city. Some may not even consider it so. For those of us who come from a small town, it has all the important benefits of a city...all the while  More

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