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Gainesville, FL vs Covington, GA

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- The average commute for residents of Covington is 17.0% longer than it is for residents of Gainesville.
- 91.6% more residents of Covington work from home compared to residents of Gainesville.
 Gainesville, FLCovington, GAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock3627
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 Commute Mode
 Gainesville, FLCovington, GAUnited States
 Auto (alone)65.6%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock5.6%8.6%
 Mass Transit4.8%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.0%0.5%
 Walk4.4%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock16.1%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Gainesville, FLCovington, GAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.0%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock8.2%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.20.0%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock19.1%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.20.3%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock2.9%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.8.4%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock0.2%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock13.3%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.7%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock7.8%2.9%
Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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Reviews for Covington    11 Reviews

This county sucks. It is so small that you get ripped off by all of the utility company's. They overcharge the customers and do not provide alternative options for  More

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It might have continued to be a nice place to live if it were not for all those criminals and government money parasites within this city. We are forced to live here now  More

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Over 15 years ago

don't know why people would still want to live here it is too much like dekalb but with out the convience of being closer to atlanta. the schools are terrable the houses  More

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