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Doraville, GA vs Norcross, GA

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Are people in Norcross older or younger than people in Doraville?
- The Median Age in Norcross is 2.9 years younger than in Doraville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Norcross or Doraville?
- Norcross housing costs are 7.1% less expensive than Doraville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Norcross or Doraville?
- The average commute for residents of Norcross is 1.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Doraville.

Things to do in Doraville?
Doraville is a suburb of Atlanta located in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was founded in 1871 as a farming community but experienced significant growth during the 1950s when it became an industrial hub due to its proximity to nearby Atlanta Airport and other major highways connecting Atlanta with other cities throughout Georgia. Today Doraville is home to more than 10,000 people who enjoy its historic downtown district which offers plenty of shopping opportunities along with dining experiences that reflect the rich diversity found within Doraville's population.

Things to do in Norcross?
Norcross, Georgia is an affluent suburb located just outside Atlanta in Gwinnett County. It’s known for its beautiful neighborhoods with tree-lined streets filled with classic homes along with plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation - including Little Mulberry Park which offers hiking trails, lake fishing and more!

 Doraville, GANorcross, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,413329,725,481
 Median Income$56,542  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3338.4
 Avg. Home Price$316,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.25  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Doraville    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Doraville is a large Hispanic and Asian migrant community. There are many immigrant stores where you can get food items from all over the world. Unfortunately crime is  More

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Reviews for Norcross    7 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

The historic downtown offers a great sense of community place. Traffic is bad, but that's pretty normal for anywhere in the Atlanta metro.  More

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If you've not visited Historic Downtown Norcross, you've no idea about the quality of life in the city limits. True, there is a strong international community along the  More

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Over 16 years ago

There is some type of crime everywhere. I do understand concern with safety and quality of life. I have lived in and know of "nice" heighborhoods where there were  More

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