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Gainesville, GA vs Jesup, GA

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Are people in Jesup older or younger than people in Gainesville?
- The Median Age in Jesup is 8.1 years older than in Gainesville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Jesup or Gainesville?
- Jesup housing costs are 53.2% less expensive than Gainesville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Jesup or Gainesville?
- The average commute for residents of Jesup is 4.4 minutes shorter 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 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!

 Gainesville, GAJesup, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock9,902329,725,481
 Median Income$57,258  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$330,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%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 Jesup    4 Reviews

Over 14 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 15 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 18 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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