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Decatur, GA vs Lawrenceville, GA

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Highlights
Are people in Lawrenceville older or younger than people in Decatur?
- The Median Age in Lawrenceville is 5.6 years younger than in Decatur.

Are housing costs cheaper in Lawrenceville or Decatur?
- Lawrenceville housing costs are 38.0% less expensive than Decatur housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Lawrenceville or Decatur?
- The average commute for residents of Lawrenceville is 5.9 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 Lawrenceville?
Lawrenceville is found within Gwinnett County offering convenient access both into downtown Atlanta or up North towards North Carolina depending on what mood you’re feeling —alongside numerous other options ranging from outdoor excursions like Autrey Mill Nature Preserve or bike paths/lakes nearby ideal for weekend getaways!

 Decatur, GALawrenceville, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,299329,725,481
 Median Income$123,617  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3338.4
 Avg. Home Price$588,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%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 Lawrenceville    11 Reviews

I am a doctor by profession and use to live diffrent places in diffrent states, but I liked the Chandler Pond neighborhood in Lawrenceville, GA is best place to live.  More

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Over 14 years ago

I owned 2 homes in Lawrenceville and was a long time resident. Lawrenceville experienced great growth and was the commuters dream in the 1980's. It was one white  More

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Over 14 years ago

cheaper cost for both live and  More

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