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Decatur, GA vs Longview, TX

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Are people in Longview older or younger than people in Decatur?
- The Median Age in Longview is 3.9 years younger than in Decatur.

Are housing costs cheaper in Longview or Decatur?
- Longview housing costs are 66.2% less expensive than Decatur housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Longview or Decatur?
- The average commute for residents of Longview is 8.0 minutes shorter 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 Longview?
Longview, Texas offers plenty of outdoor activities such as kayaking on Lake O' The Pines or exploring one of its many nature trails.

 Decatur, GALongview, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock81,967329,725,481
 Median Income$123,617  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$588,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.3%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 Longview    9 Reviews

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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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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Over 15 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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