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Gainesville, GA vs Longview, TX

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Are people in Longview older or younger than people in Gainesville?
- The Median Age in Longview is 2.3 years older than in Gainesville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Longview or Gainesville?
- Longview housing costs are 39.8% less expensive than Gainesville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Longview or Gainesville?
- The average commute for residents of Longview is 3.0 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 Longview?
Longview, Texas offers plenty of outdoor activities such as kayaking on Lake O' The Pines or exploring one of its many nature trails.

 Gainesville, GALongview, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock81,967329,725,481
 Median Income$57,258  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$330,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.64  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Gainesville    6 Reviews

Over 11 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 17 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 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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