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Abilene, TX vs Allen, TX

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- The average commute for residents of Allen is 12.1% longer than it is for residents of Abilene.
- 153.8% more residents of Allen work from home compared to residents of Abilene.
 Abilene, TXAllen, TXUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2827
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 Commute Mode
 Abilene, TXAllen, TXUnited States
 Auto (alone)79.2%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock6.5%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.3%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.0%0.5%
 Walk2.2%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock16.8%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Abilene, TXAllen, TXUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.4.8%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock6.8%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.27.9%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock15.6%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.11.6%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock7.9%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.3.1%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock4.0%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.0.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock11.1%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.6%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.1%2.9%
Reviews for Abilene    17 Reviews

I've lived in 9 states, traveled over much of the U.S., and Abilene TEXAS is by far the best city I've ever lived. I find it beautiful here, love the climate and low  More

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Over 5 years ago

We moved to Abilene for a military assignment and have never got out of here. We stayed initially for children and grandchildren then elderly parents. Now we can't  More

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I've lived in Abilene for the last 45 years and It's the best place to raise a family. Great churches, schools, jobs and sense of community. There is always something  More

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Reviews for Allen    14 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Originally from Dallas, we moved to Allen 2013. We love the schools, my kids are getting a great education. My daughter was tested in the gifted program as soon as we  More

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Over 8 years ago

Allen is quite possibly the best city I've ever had the privilege of visiting. Everyone you meet is courteous, helpful, and respectable. The town fully supports one  More

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Over 9 years ago

We are planning a move to Allen, Texas and would like to know how many months out of the year are warm enough to swim? Getting ready to make an offer on a home and  More

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