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Foley, AL vs Longview, TX

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Are people in Longview older or younger than people in Foley?
- The Median Age in Longview is 18.2 years younger than in Foley.

Are housing costs cheaper in Longview or Foley?
- Longview housing costs are 28.0% less expensive than Foley housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Longview or Foley?
- The average commute for residents of Longview is 2.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Foley.

Things to do in Foley?
Foley, AL is a delightful town south of Mobile home to plenty of remarkable places such as Weeks Bay Reserve presenting its unique atmosphere or Magnolia Springs State Park great for recreational activities; folks can also join in the amazing Foley Railroad Days showcasing culture with food and games each April.

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.

 Foley, ALLongview, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock81,967329,725,481
 Median Income$53,817  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$276,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.62  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Foley    7 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I have lived here for a little over a year. I had imagined this would be a small town with some sense of community, but it seems entirely geared toward becoming a second  More

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My husband and I have lived here for over a year and it is hands down my least favorite place I’ve ever lived. We are prior military and have lived in many incredible  More

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Lovely place to live for retirees however traffic is getting bad as it is quickly turning into quite a tourist destination. The city has a darling downtown area as well  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 16 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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