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Alachua, FL vs Boynton Beach, FL

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Are people in Boynton Beach older or younger than people in Alachua?
- The Median Age in Boynton Beach is 0.2 years older than in Alachua.

Are housing costs cheaper in Boynton Beach or Alachua?
- Boynton Beach housing costs are 38.4% more expensive than Alachua housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Boynton Beach or Alachua?
- The average commute for residents of Boynton Beach is 1.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Alachua.

Things to do in Alachua?
Alachua, FL is tucked away in northern Florida between Gainesville & High Springs. Famous for its stunning natural landscape with rolling hills & streams, this quiet rural community has recently attracted new businesses & tourists alike who come to explore the area’s abundance of outdoor activities.

Things to do in Boynton Beach?
Boynton Beach Florida lies in Palm Beach County providing locals and tourists with beaches like Ocean Inlet Park or eateries along Ocean Avenue all the way up to Woolbright Road.

 Alachua, FLBoynton Beach, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock79,479329,725,481
 Median Income$65,838  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$303,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.67  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Alachua    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

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Reviews for Boynton Beach    17 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

In Boynton Beach since three years. Loud and dirty, road are unsafe for bicyclists!  More

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I live in Boynton and every year it gets worse down here... The heat has been unbearable for months and the city is overcrowded! A simple errand can take much longer  More

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Over 10 years ago

The climate is not bad. Mild winters but hot and humid summers. Hurricanes, but no snow and ice storms. Cost of living is a little too high, as is population density.  More

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