The state of Pennsylvania is situated in the North-eastern and Mid-Atlantic area of the United States of America. Bordering Maryland and Delaware to the south, New York and Canada to the north, Ohio to the west and New Jersey to the east, the state of Pennsylvania was once home to native American tribes called the Lenni Lenape (the Delaware), the Iroquois, Shawnee, Eriez and Susquehannock among others. The four largest cities are Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown and Erie, but the state capital is Harrisburg. You will find a great variety of unfurnished and furnished apartments at all price ranges.

The first European settlers were Dutch and English, with the Dutch being the first to take possession of the rich lands, making them part of their commonwealth of countries around the globe. Perry County, in the borough of Duncannon, is the centre of Pennsylvanian population, with an estimated 12,440,621 people inhabiting the state. The state has the 3rd highest proportion of citizens over the age of 65 living across the different counties. With some 51 miles of coastline along Lake Erie and some 57 miles of shoreline running alongside the Delaware Estuary, it is perhaps not surprising that retired people choose the state as their home.

The city of Pittsburgh can boast no fewer than eight Fortune 500 listed companies, while overall the state is home to some fifty multinationals. Erie for example is home to GE Transportation Systems, the USA’s largest producer of train locomotives, while Pittsburgh is home to US Steel, H J Heinz and PPG Industries. However, much of the state is rural countryside. The largest private employers are retailer Wal-Mart and the University of Pennsylvania. Last year the unemployment rate across the state stood at 8.8% of national average.

Thanks to its rural landscape agriculture is still one of the USA’s major producers with mushrooms, Christmas trees and chicken farms making up the premier source of income followed by milk products, corn and grapes, both for juice and winemaking. Further revenue comes from legalized casino gambling with nine casinos already operating and a further three being planned.

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There are plenty of apartments available for rent throughout the state of Pennsylvania. One bedroom apartments average around $850 per month and a two bedroom apartment will run just over $1000 per month. Apartments generally are more expensive in the larger cities like Philidelphia and Pittsburgh. One bedroom apartments with one bathroom will run around one thousand in Philadelphia while a two bedroom will be close to $1300. Pittsburgh apartments are also more expensive compared to their outstate counterparts but much cheaper than Philadelphia. Deals are to be had in the smaller cities even if you want a furnished apartment.

The state has a lot to offer for those wishing to relocate, either to retire, for family or educational reasons. With so many of the top 500 listed companies being settled in the state, there are jobs for those whishing to work in manufacturing. The University of Pennsylvania is the second largest private employer in the state and there are not just academic employment opportunities but also jobs in areas as diverse as administration, catering, IT and maintenance for those wishing to relocate. Areas around Lake Erie and the Delaware Estuary are of outstanding natural beauty with many outdoor activities for sports enthusiasts.

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