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Hi all, I work in energy and Poverty rate is 4.6%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $62,319 in Hollidaysburg. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 5,581 people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
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Ryan Smith
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a social worker who relocated here from Atlanta about 3 years ago. The main reasons were retirement and quality of life.

Pros I've experienced:
- Decent public transit for the size
- Lots of new development happening
- Affordable housing options

Cons that are real:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Winters are long and cold

Financially, we've found it excellent compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are stable, gas is excellent.

Socially, it's improved dramatically in recent years. Hope this helps!.
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Andrew Myers
As someone who grew up here, it's been a really good experience overall. A lot has changed in the past few years though. cost of living used to be much developing but now it's average.
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Eugene G.
facts
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