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Gainesville, GA vs Evans, GA

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Are people in Evans older or younger than people in Gainesville?
- The Median Age in Evans is 7.5 years older than in Gainesville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Evans or Gainesville?
- Evans housing costs are 6.4% more expensive than Gainesville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Evans or Gainesville?
- The average commute for residents of Evans is 5.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Gainesville.

Things to do in Gainesville?
Gainesville, Georgia sits within Hall county giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from Brenau University to Smithgall Arts Center as well as nearby restaurants including The Olive Tree Grill.

Things to do in Evans?
Evans, Georgia is located in Columbia County providing its citizens great recreational activities like the Lady Antebellum Amphitheatre plus stores like Evans Towne Center and dining spots near Au Bon Pain.

 Gainesville, GAEvans, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock38,452329,725,481
 Median Income$57,258  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$330,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.64  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Gainesville    6 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Don't know if it is the proximity to Atlanta that keeps prices high or the rural/frugal thinking that keeps housing opportunities at a minimum, but after living here for  More

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I moved to Gainesville,Ga in 2010 from NYC and I have found it's a great place to raise your childrens and a good quality of life.It's a good place to live. Gainesville  More

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Over 16 years ago

This is a great place to live if you like the country feel and enjoy all 4 seasons. Nice people and lots to  More

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Reviews for Evans    9 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I have family that live in Evans and I love to visit this little gem! it is pleasant, pretty and the people are very kind. This is an excellent little town to raise  More

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Over 4 years ago

We've lived a few parts of the country over the years and when we moved to Evans in 2018 we didn't know what to expect but we hoped for the best for ourselves and our  More

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Moved to this area in 2011 so I have 7 years of observations. If you like boring, this is it. If you think a high rated public school education is a reason to spend  More

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