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Dickinson, TX vs Nacogdoches, TX

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Are people in Nacogdoches older or younger than people in Dickinson?
- The Median Age in Nacogdoches is 11.3 years younger than in Dickinson.

Are housing costs cheaper in Nacogdoches or Dickinson?
- Nacogdoches housing costs are 40.0% less expensive than Dickinson housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Nacogdoches or Dickinson?
- The average commute for residents of Nacogdoches is 13.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Dickinson.

Things to do in Dickinson?
Dickinson is an incorporated city situated within Galveston County, Texas boasting plenty of activities like visiting its local museums like the Galveston County Historical Museum suitable for anyone interested in the area's history plus nearby Kemah Boardwalk has various events and exhibits convenienty situated close by. There are also lots of shopping outlets and eateries providing unique items or delicious cuisine good for anyone looking to browse around or have a meal out during their visit here!

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.

 Dickinson, TXNacogdoches, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,347329,725,481
 Median Income$77,311  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock24.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$256,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.49  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Dickinson    2 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

I'm an older(72yrs)semi-retired single guy that has been living in various cities and find that the area southeast of Houston is great for finding work. Close to I-45  More

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Over 20 years ago

Property taxes are relatively high; however, that is off-set by the fact that here is no income tax. Recent legislative actions may result in a reduction of property  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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