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2026 Compare Cities Overview:
Athens, TN vs Longview, TX

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Are people in Longview older or younger than people in Athens?
- The Median Age in Longview is 5.3 years younger than in Athens.

Are housing costs cheaper in Longview or Athens?
- Longview housing costs are 5.3% less expensive than Athens housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Longview or Athens?
- The average commute for residents of Longview is 1.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Athens.

Things to do in Athens?
Athens, TN is a small town located southeast of Knoxville filled with charming attractions such as Texas Roadhouse ideal for guests who looking for authentic southern cooking or Tennessee Wesleyan University with its many activities like art classes and sports; visitors can also explore nearby Parksville Lake offering fishing and other recreational activities.

Things to do in Longview?
Longview, Texas offers plenty of outdoor activities such as kayaking on Lake O' The Pines or exploring one of its many nature trails.

 Athens, TNLongview, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock81,967329,725,481
 Median Income$42,283  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$210,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.68  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Athens    2 Reviews
Mary · Athens, TN
Athens is great except for the healthcare.
Over 9 years ago

Hi! I live in Athens, TN but am originally from Florida. Athens, TN is a beautiful city right between Chattanooga and Knoxville. We are 2 hours from Atlanta, GA,   More

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Anderlee · Athens, TN
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Over 15 years ago

i thnik it is fine the way it  More

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Reviews for Longview    9 Reviews
Al · San Antonio, TX
Pretty much a living hell
Over 7 years ago

I was born and raised here. I don't recommend it. I love religious people but the religious culture here is so suffocating. I felt like I couldn't breath or be  More

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Naomi · Longview, TX
Very unhappy with Longview
Over 15 years ago

The schools are substandard. Bullying is part of the culture, not only in the schools, but in the work places. The good jobs are 'hidden' - you have to know someone to  More

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iubton · Longview, TX
Longview, Texas
Over 16 years ago

Longview, Texas is a growing Northeast Texas town of about 80,000. Lots of families raise their children  More

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