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Bastrop, LA vs State College, PA

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Are people in State College older or younger than people in Bastrop?
- The Median Age in State College is 11.3 years younger than in Bastrop.

Are housing costs cheaper in State College or Bastrop?
- State College housing costs are 351.1% more expensive than Bastrop housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, State College or Bastrop?
- The average commute for residents of State College is 6.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Bastrop.

Things to do in Bastrop?
Bastrop Louisiana beautifully lies along both banks of Ouachita River giving tourists & locals alike access not only into joining riverboat tours but also kayaking through sandy beaches along Arkansas border providing travelers amazing views over surrounding forest areas from rustic bridges scattered throughout nearby state parks there’s no shortage when it comes to exploring outdoors!

Things to do in State College?
State College, Pennsylvania sits within Centre county featuring numerous parks combined with stores like Nittany Mall while also having local restaurants like Big Bowl Noodle House.

 Bastrop, LAState College, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock40,352329,725,481
 Median Income$23,955  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock21.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$78,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.28  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Bastrop    1 Reviews

It would do the state and country a world of good. I've been up here since evacuating from New Orleans and the only good thing I can say about it is that some of the  More

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Reviews for State College    27 Reviews

I relocated to State College about 30 years ago. We hadn’t planned to stay this long, but life here is “easy”. Outdoor activities are ample. There are many beautiful  More

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State College is a small "safe" town, you will always see friends, coworkers, physicians, mechanics, supervisors...at the doctor's office, in the store, near your home,  More

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Over 15 years ago

I lived in State College, PA all my life untill 2006 when we finally moved south where it was warmer. State College itself is a fun place to be when it comes to football  More

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