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Florence, SC vs Jesup, GA

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Jesup or Florence?
- Jesup housing costs are 21.7% less expensive than Florence housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Jesup or Florence?
- The average commute for residents of Jesup is 2.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Florence.

Things to do in Florence?
Florence, South Carolina is situated in Florence county giving tourists leisure areas such as the Florence Museum or Swamp Fox Players Theater combined with employment opportunities at McLeod Regional Medical Center along with entertainment opportunities at Palmetto Preformance Factory

Things to do in Jesup?
Jesup GA is important parts hub along route 84 plus Bald Hill highway northbound towards South Carolina state line including some famous attractions such as Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge offering over 700 species birds across 530 square miles open daily April-October!

 Florence, SCJesup, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock9,902329,725,481
 Median Income$52,425  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$197,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.35  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Florence    18 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

The short version: high humidty+high temps+mosquitoes, high crime, terrible schools, poor dining choices, no outdoor activities, very few entertainment options,  More

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Some people have actually lived here for 30 years? I can't even imagine what your perspective is or what your life is like. Like anything in life, it's all about  More

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I've lived in Florence for over 30 years and think it's a great place to live, work and play. It's a progressive community that is welcoming to newcomers of all ages  More

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Reviews for Jesup    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Jesup for several years but have lived near Wayne County for almost 30 years. Jesup isn't the place for families, there is no economic development,  More

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Over 16 years ago

My review of Wayne County since I have lived here my whole life is that as a community we have the lowest job unemployment rate and spending costs are not what they  More

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Over 19 years ago

The weather in Jesup, GA can be unpredictable. Known for it's long droughts, this spring and summer saw record rainfalls. In fact, in the city recently, they received 6  More

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