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Decatur, GA vs Evans, GA

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Are people in Evans older or younger than people in Decatur?
- The Median Age in Evans is 1.3 years older than in Decatur.

Are housing costs cheaper in Evans or Decatur?
- Evans housing costs are 40.3% less expensive than Decatur housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Evans or Decatur?
- The average commute for residents of Evans is 0.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Decatur.

Things to do in Decatur?
Decatur, Georgia is located in DeKalb County and serves as the county seat for both DeKalb County and Fulton County. It has a population close to 20,500 individuals living within it’s 14 square miles area. Some notable attractions include Stone Mountain Park and Emory University’s main campus, both located about 20 minutes away by car from Decatur's downtown area.

Things to do in Evans?
Evans, Georgia is located in Columbia County providing its citizens great recreational activities like the Lady Antebellum Amphitheatre plus stores like Evans Towne Center and dining spots near Au Bon Pain.

 Decatur, GAEvans, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock38,452329,725,481
 Median Income$123,617  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$588,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.61  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Decatur    9 Reviews

I have lived in this city for over a year. Even though the area I live in is quiet and the neighbors are nice, the crime that happens around my area is terrible. It  More

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Over 14 years ago

Depending on where you live in Decatur, you will have a different view of the city. Here in Georgia, you have the peculiar situation of having both a city of Decatur and  More

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Over 15 years ago

I am currently living in Memphis, Tn. I am considering moving to Georgia! How is the job market there, and which cities do you recommend to consider buying a  More

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Reviews for Evans    9 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I have family that live in Evans and I love to visit this little gem! it is pleasant, pretty and the people are very kind. This is an excellent little town to raise  More

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Over 4 years ago

We've lived a few parts of the country over the years and when we moved to Evans in 2018 we didn't know what to expect but we hoped for the best for ourselves and our  More

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Moved to this area in 2011 so I have 7 years of observations. If you like boring, this is it. If you think a high rated public school education is a reason to spend  More

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