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Alachua, FL vs Seminole, FL

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Are people in Seminole older or younger than people in Alachua?
- The Median Age in Seminole is 12.4 years older than in Alachua.

Are housing costs cheaper in Seminole or Alachua?
- Seminole housing costs are 17.0% more expensive than Alachua housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Seminole or Alachua?
- The average commute for residents of Seminole is 2.0 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 Seminole?
Seminole, FL is a pleasant city southwest of Clearwater featuring several spectacular spots such as Boca Ciega Millenium Park perfect for exploring or Wall Springs Park ideal for recreational activities; locals gather yearly at the remarkable Seminole Pow Wow celebrating local culture with music and art.

 Alachua, FLSeminole, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,224329,725,481
 Median Income$65,838  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock53.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$303,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.67  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Alachua    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

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Reviews for Seminole    7 Reviews

I've lived in Seminole for almost 6 years now. It's a cute small little town that is part of the Tampa/St. Pete area. The Tampa Bay/St. Pete area is quite beautiful  More

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Over 15 years ago

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I've only been in seminole for less than a week, and I've spent two days at the SPC library in Seminole. First day someone stole my day planner. The next day someone  More

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