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Garland, TX vs Lake Stevens, WA

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Are people in Lake Stevens older or younger than people in Garland?
- The Median Age in Lake Stevens is 0.0 years older than in Garland.

Are housing costs cheaper in Lake Stevens or Garland?
- Lake Stevens housing costs are 129.9% more expensive than Garland housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Lake Stevens or Garland?
- The average commute for residents of Lake Stevens is 4.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Garland.

Things to do in Garland?
Garland, Texas is an equally diverse city known for its interesting culture, historic attractions, lively nightlife and plenty of outdoor activities. From lakeside beaches to festivals throughout the year, Garland has something for everyone! The city offers a great mix of both indoor and outdoor activities, dining options and entertainment venues for everyone to enjoy. Whether you're looking for an exciting day out or a relaxing evening stroll through the downtown area, Garland has something for everyone.

Things to do in Lake Stevens?
Lake Stevens, WA sits just east of Everett providing its residents with easy access to numerous natural attractions from hiking trails to boulder fields scattered throughout the area.

 Garland, TXLake Stevens, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,135329,725,481
 Median Income$65,278  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$274,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.65  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Garland    16 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

The Garland PD has evolved into a very professional force.When I moved here in the mid 80s, it was ' cowboy cops'. As a volunteer I have worked with the PD and seen a  More

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Over 13 years ago

We moved to Garland in 1985 coming from 10 years in other countries, NY,CT,HI,OR. I saw potential and must commend out police , fire water and sanitation depts. The  More

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Over 15 years ago

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Reviews for Lake Stevens    7 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I lived all over the country and the world for 27 yrs and moved into Lake Stevens 12 yrs ago. Absolutely a great place to live! Our 3 girls have done well in the  More

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My family and I lived in Lake Stevens for 7 years (2000 to 2007). It is a nice bedroom community that has good schools (get involved parents), low crime, and an ok lake  More

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10 years ago Lake Stevens was a nice little quiet town. Small town politics created their own megajobs, money, power and infighting. 2007 had a mayoral coups d'etats  More

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