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Benton, AR vs Nacogdoches, TX

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Are people in Nacogdoches older or younger than people in Benton?
- The Median Age in Nacogdoches is 12.5 years younger than in Benton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Nacogdoches or Benton?
- Nacogdoches housing costs are 22.9% less expensive than Benton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Nacogdoches or Benton?
- The average commute for residents of Nacogdoches is 8.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Benton.

Things to do in Benton?
Benton, Arkansas lies within Saline County giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from Saline Crossing to I-30 Speedway combined with stores like Benton Town Center Shopping Center and local food spots like Ella Hill BBQ.

Things to do in Nacogdoches?
Nacogdoches TX lies just east from Houston boasting numerous opportunities for outdoor adventure such as hikes through the Angelina National Forest or kayaking down Neches River.

 Benton, ARNacogdoches, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,347329,725,481
 Median Income$60,813  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock24.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$199,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.35  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Benton    4 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Benton is a great place to live and raise a family. Before you give the previous review too much credibility, you might want to consider another perspective. I've  More

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Over 13 years ago

Benton, and Arkansas in general, is a pretty backwards place. I have lived here all my life and these are a few of the things I've learned. People here are extremely  More

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Over 13 years ago

Benton, and Arkansas in general, is a pretty backwards place. I have lived here all my life and these are a few of the things I've learned. People here are  More

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Reviews for Nacogdoches    5 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

loved growing up in Nac never realized how pretty Nac was until I moved away and would come home to  More

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I have visited the Nacogdoches area several times since I was about 14. I am 30 now and am planning on relocating to this area permanently. There are many large  More

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Nacogdoches is the oldest town in Texas having been the center of development in Texas, as was San Antonio. However, it was later, somewhat side stepped, as the rest of  More

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